A Look At Faith-Based Programs

This document reports on the results of the two day meeting, A Look at Faith Programs, held October 24-25 in Indianapolis. HHS coordinated this meeting to explore the role that faith-based organizations (FBOs) can play in support of welfare reform. During the workshop, statewide faith initiatives from five states were highlighted. Program strategies for expanding the role that faith-based agencies play in supporting the state in delivering welfare related services to TANF recipients and low-income individuals were discussed. Specific topics addressed during the workshop included program planning and design, collaboration, outreach, program funding, and contract monitoring/evaluation.