This Taxonomy term refers to the content type "Peer-to-Peer Questions"
Question / Response(s)
Question from Colorado Department of Human Services
Question Text
A representative from the Colorado Department of Human Services would like to know if any States know of web-based, self-paced domestic violence trainings (not college courses) and/or Family Violence Option (FVO) training? Colorado is in the process of building web-based, self-paced training for TANF workers regarding the FVO.
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Date
November 2010
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
Colorado Department of Human Services
State
Colorado
Topics/Subtopics
Special Populations
Domestic Violence Survivors
TANF Program Administration
TANF Regulatory Codes
Question / Response(s)
Question from Education Commission of the States
Question Text
A representative from the Education Commission of the States would like to learn more about examples of cooperative efforts between schools/business/industry to assist youth in becoming job ready? Examples may be job shadowing, mentor programs, internships, summer employment, etc.
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Date
October 2010
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
Education Commission of the States
State
Colorado
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Job Development and Placement
Job Search
Summer Youth Employment
Education and Training
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
TANF Regulatory Codes
Question / Response(s)
Question from PeerTA
Question Text
The Peer TA Network would like to know if States know of programs that assist adolescents (15 and over) on TANF attain self-sufficiency when aging out of the Program at 18? This would not include programs for teen mothers who are covered by other TANF programs.
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Date
October 2010
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
PeerTA
State
Virginia
Topics/Subtopics
Special Populations
Youth in Transition
TANF Regulatory Codes
Question / Response(s)
Question from Washington State Department of Social and Human Services, Economic Services Administration
Question Text
A representative from Washington States' Economic Services Administration would like to hear from States that include a SSI recipient in the TANF assistance unit, and budget the SSI payment against the TANF grant?
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Date
October 2010
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
DSHS - Economic Services Administration
State
Washington
Topics/Subtopics
Special Populations
Disabled Individuals
TANF Program Administration
TANF Regulatory Codes
Question / Response(s)
Question from San Francisco Human Services Agency
Question Text
A representative from the San Francisco Human Services Agency would like to know if there are new research models for eligibility programs that address new technological developments, staffing issues and business processes?
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Date
September 2010
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
San Francisco Human Services Agency
State
California
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
TANF Redesign
TANF Regulatory Codes
Question / Response(s)
Question from Delaware Division of Social Services
Question Text
A representative from the Delaware Division of Social Services would like to know what assessment tool States use to determine if a client has challenges with substance abuse, mental health and/or domestic violence?
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Date
April 2010
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
Division of Social Services
State
Delaware
Topics/Subtopics
Supportive Services
Health/Behavioral Health Referrals and Supports
TANF Program Administration
Case Management
TANF Regulatory Codes
Question / Response(s)
Question from Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Question Text
A representative from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services would like to know what strategies Statues use to meet their federal participation performance? What is your "work plan"?
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Date
March 2010
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
Dept of Health and Human Services
State
Maine
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
TANF Regulatory Codes
Question / Response(s)
Question from Milwaukee County Social Development Commission
Question Text
A representative from the Milwaukee County Social Development Commission would like to know what tools States use for for career assessments, barrier screening tools, and mental health assessments?
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Date
February 2010
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
SDC
State
Wisconsin
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Assessment
Supportive Services
Health/Behavioral Health Referrals and Supports
TANF Regulatory Codes
Question / Response(s)
Question from Missouri Family Support Division
Question Text
A representative from the Missouri Family Support Division is looking for ways to decrease postage cost. Do States e-mail TANF notices to applicants/participants? If so, what percentage of your TANF population receives notices via e-mail?
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Date
October 2009
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
Family Support Division
State
Missouri
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
TANF Regulatory Codes
Question / Response(s)
Question from Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Question Text
A representative from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services would like to know what strategies States are using to meet the work participation rates for all families and two-parent families?
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