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.
Field Connections / Contact Information
Field Connections / Contact Information
Fact / Tip Sheet
This Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network tipsheet provides information about kinship families and the challenges they face and presents ideas to help faith communities better serve these families.
Stakeholder Resource
Families thrive when their communities are strong and connected. Yet too often, families face barriers to resources that support well-being, like lack of affordable childcare, safe housing, mental health supports, or job opportunities—barriers…
Stakeholder Resource
President Trump hosted an event with over 60 business leaders and CEOs to highlight the synergy between faith-based charity and economic growth. This event recognized business leaders who support initiatives in foster care, fatherhood, poverty…