A representative from the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services would like to know what other states conducted research comparing career services offered to TANF clients and staff education/training?

A representative from the New Hampshire Department Health and Human Services would like to know if any other State mandates school attendance (K-12) for children on TANF cash assistance? If it is a part of program requirements, how is attendance monitored?

A representative from Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services would like to know if other States in-house or contracted services for employment and training programs?

A representative from the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services would like to know if States have research or current data on the impact of the digital divide upon TANF and low-income youth? Specifically, is there research that might address access to home computers and the Internet for welfare youth?

A representative from Washington Social and Health Services would like to know what strategies States are using to partner with community organizations that provide free financial literacy services to TANF clients?

Georgia would like to find out how other states are providing Adult Basic Education/GED/Literacy services for their TANF clients.

As part of our effort to meet the 50 percent all families participation rate mandated by the June regulations, Massachusetts is exploring the feasibility of stationing Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists in our local welfare offices. We envision the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists as generalists who, in addition to working directly with clients, would be able to conduct outreach to local employers and community service providers. What experiences have other states had with similar initiatives?

What are the regulations regarding unions receiving OJT funds under WIA?

One of the states in our Region has asked how other states are implementing alternative educational or training programs for teenage parents who are not attending high school or another equivalent training program (Sec. 408 (a)(4)(B)). The concern is for teens under 18 who cannot attend regular high school or GED programs for good cause, such as the prolonged illness of the teen or of the teen's child. If you know how other states may be serving this group, we would appreciate any information you can provide.

One of the states in our region has asked how other states are implementing alternative educational or training programs for teenage parents who are not attending high school or another equivalent training program (Sec. 408 (a)(4)(B)). The concern is for teens under 18 who cannot attend regular high school or GED programs for good cause, such as the prolonged illness of the teen or of the teen's child. If you know how other states may be serving this group, we would appreciate any information you can provide.