Webinar: Successful Methods of Addressing Ethnic and Racial Disparities in TANF Programs

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Family Assistance (OFA), through its PeerTA initiative hosted the webinar, Successful Methods of Addressing Ethnic and Racial Disparities in TANF Programs. The webinar, which was held on February 24, 2016 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST, explored promising practices and programs from Colorado and Minnesota that have been effective in addressing racial and ethnic disparities in TANF programs. Webinar participants were provided with an overview of TANF program areas that are vulnerable to racial and ethnic disparities, as well as strategies to address and eliminate those disparities. The programs in Minnesota and Colorado highlighted practices and approaches that have demonstrated effectiveness, as well as the impact these interventions have made on participant outcomes.

Presenters:

• Minnesota Family Investment Program, Ramsey County
• Colorado Works/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Colorado Refugee Services Program