Responding to Barriers to Employment: Employment Strategies Used in TANF’s 30-year History

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants may face a range of challenges that make it difficult to find and maintain employment, from transportation and childcare needs to health concerns and limited work experience. This infographic explores how TANF programs have tested strategies to address these barriers and help participants move toward employment. Learn why these approaches were developed, how they work, what programs have learned, and see examples of strategies in action. The resource also highlights considerations for the future, offering TANF practitioners ideas for better tailoring employment services to participants' individual needs. 

This infographic is part of a series for the 30th anniversary of the TANF program.