A representative from the South Dakota Department of Social Services would like to know of any best practices that States are using to reduce the unplanned pregnancy rate among TANF customers.

A representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services would like to know if any state uses an online learning system to help clients learn new skills.

A representative from the National League of Cities is searching for youth employment programs that are currently providing intensive financial literacy training for participating youth and helping them access banking products like savings or checking accounts.

A representative from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources would like to gather information from States regarding legislation for drug testing of TANF individuals. It would be helpful to contact States with this legislation to gather statistical information about the outcome of the legislation. How many TANF individuals have been tested in your State and how many of those were positive? Contact information would be helpful.

A representative from COPES, Inc. would like to know if anyone is aware of any comprehensive screening tool or related information management tool that they are willing to share?

A representative from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services’ Policy and Program Development Unit would like to find out more information about effective transportation models in rural areas that address the needs of TANF recipients and can demonstrate effective program measurements and positive outcomes. Contact information would be helpful.

A representative from the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services would like to find out more information about TANF/WIA connections at the local level in rural areas. Are there any programs that work well together and have successful outcomes? Contact information would be helpful.

A representative from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services would like to know if there are states that have developed data-sharing agreements with law enforcement agencies. If so, is the data match in lieu of the written request from law enforcement for specific applicant/recipient data?

In 2013, the North Carolina General Assembly introduced and passed Session Law 2013-417. The law requires a county Department of Social Services (DSS) to verify whether an applicant for or a recipient of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS/SNAP) benefits or Work First Program (TANF) assistance has a status of fleeing felon or parole/probation violator. A representative from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services would like to know if there are any States that interface with law enforcement systems or are discussing similar processes? If so, what is your success rate and what have you identified as challenges?

The State of Maine's Department of Health and Human Services would like to know if there are any states or counties that have added ESL completion and/or English proficiency into its definition of work-readiness for TANF work participation.