OFA Webinar: Improving Employment Outcomes for TANF Recipients with Substance Use Disorders

The Office of Family Assistance hosted a webinar on Wednesday, February 26 entitled Improving Employment Outcomes for TANF Recipients with Substance Use Disorders. The webinar outlined employment-focused strategies that can contribute to, rather than inhibit, substance use treatment and featured experts with backgrounds in research and practice on working with TANF recipients who have substance use disorders. Speakers discussed national trends in substance use disorders and strategies to move those with substance use disorders towards treatment, employment, and economic stability.

Speakers included:

• Dennis Romero, Regional Administrator, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• Dr. Christine Cauffield, Chief Executive Officer, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Managing Entity, Lutheran Services Florida

• Kim Griswold Releford, University of Kentucky, Opioid Use Disorder Project, Targeted Assessment Program

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Record Type: 
Webinar / Webcast
Publication Date: 
February, 2020
Date: 
February 26, 2020
Source: 
OFA Peer TA
Webinar Date: 
February 26, 2020
National/International: 
National
State: 
Florida
Kentucky
Topics/Subtopics: 
  • Employment
  • Education and Training
  • Supportive Services
    • Health/Behavioral Health Referrals and Supports
  • Special Populations
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Substance Use Disorders Webinar YouTube Video
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