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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How Religion Strengthens Family Life in a Fragmented Age

Report

This report from the Sutherland Institute explores how religious involvement and faith communities can support family stability by fostering commitment, shared values, and social support networks. It reviews evidence suggesting that participation…

Trump Hosts CEOs in Unprecedented Faith & Economy Summit

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…

Attorney General Pamela Bondi Hosts First Task Force Meeting to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias in the Federal Government

Stakeholder Resource

In April 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi hosted the inaugural meeting of the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias in the federal government. This Department of Justice press release overviews those who were in attendance, including…

Establishment of The White House Faith Office

Policy Announcement / Memoranda

This Executive Order by the Trump-Vance administration announces the White House’s Faith Office to assist faith-based entities, community organizations, and houses of worship in their efforts to strengthen American families, promote work and self…

Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias

Policy Announcement / Memoranda

This Executive Order by the Trump-Vance administration established a task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias to protect the religious freedoms of Americans.

Religious Contributions to Serving the Vulnerable: Social Benefits of Religion

Report

This Sutherland Institute report catalogs some important examples of how religious groups and those who belong to them provide important services not only to their own adherents but to their neighbors. The examples highlighted in the report are…