TANF and FBCO Partnerships

Nearly twenty years ago, the Office of Family Assistance hosted the Faith-based and Community Organizations (FBCO) Initiative to better understand and enhance the partnerships between Federal, State, or local governments and FBCOs to provide employment and self-sufficiency services to TANF participants and other low-income populations. While this initiative has since ended, the promising work of the public sector and FBCO collaborations has not. This webpage provides resources intended to help identify, establish, maintain, and strengthen partnerships between TANF agencies and FBCOs.
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Building Stronger Father Engagement Through Community-Based Programming

Webinar / Webcast

Community-based programs can play an important role in helping fathers build parenting skills, strengthen family relationships, and become more involved in their children’s lives. National Fatherhood Initiative will host a webinar on November 5,…

Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program

Policy Announcement / Memoranda

The Competitive Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) is a federal funding opportunity that supports organizations working with adolescents and young adults to build skills for healthy relationships,…

Blue Sky Possibilities Framework

Stakeholder Resource

Families often need more than a single service to achieve lasting economic mobility. As a facilitation model for building long-term collaboration between communities, public systems, and nonprofit partners, the Blue Sky Possibilities Framework…

Vertical Leap Learning Center and New Chapel Christian Academy Simulcast

Webinar / Webcast

Vertical Leap Learning Center and New Chapel Christian Academy will host a webinar on April 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting how Registered Apprenticeships drive growth and innovation across…

WorkFaith Now: Your Pathway to Employment

Stakeholder Resource

This faith-based training program combines soft skills, job readiness, and employer engagement. It provides an example of how community partnerships can expand access to career pathways and help participants achieve lasting employment outcomes.…

Connecticut Faith Jobs Collaborative

Stakeholder Resource

This Connecticut Faith Jobs Collaborative webpage highlights cross-sector collaboration to connect participants with training and employment opportunities. Programs can review these partnerships to replicate in creating structured, accessible…