What is the difference between low income parents and low income custodial parents? More specifically, how much more money can a custodial parent earn and still be considered "low-income" as compared to someone without a child?

Are there any States that include Eviction Prevention Assistance as part of their applicant diversion programs?

The National Law Center for Homelessness & Poverty (NLCHP) has inquired about the number of States that require TANF families to have picture identification cards. Please advise about your State's policy about TANF grantees and identification cards. NLCHP is completing a report and trying to get information in this area. Your assistance is appreciated.

I am looking for statistics regarding the breakdown of welfare participation by race since FY 1996. Any information you could provide would be very helpful.

I need the national number of children served by TANF for each fiscal year from 1999 to last available as a comparison for our state numbers or a location I can obtain that information. While this number used to be readily available I can now find only family or total participation. A child for our purposes is under 18, but if the data is available at other ranges and not available at 0-17 I would still be very grateful.

North Carolina has requested examples of how States might currently be using TANF (or State MOE) funding to provide services for homeless families. Also, if there are funds provided to prevent homelessness, that would be helpful. Please advise of any such practices and provide a contact person.

Are there any States that withhold TANF cash assistance pending an applicant's participation in Job Search or Job Readiness? If yes, which States?

One of the States in ACF Region V is interested in implementing a new in-house quality control review process for the TANF program. What are other States already doing in this regard? Specific questions concern the elements of the TANF program that are subject to review, how the TANF review relates to Food Stamps and Medicaid reviews, and what sample worksheets might be available.

One of the States in ACF Region V is interested in implementing a new in-house quality control review process for the TANF program. What are other States already doing in this regard? Specific questions concern the elements of the TANF program that are subject to review, how the TANF review relates to Food Stamps and Medicaid reviews, and what sample worksheets might be available.

What are other States doing to integrate substance abuse prevention services into the case plan for TANF recipients and their family members that are at-risk?