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Peer TA’s library includes a variety of Resources/Reports, Question and Answers, and Innovative Programs. You can filter by each one of these types of resources by clicking on the left.

  • Resources include Peer TA and other OFA technical assistance event reports and materials and resources from stakeholders with research on the TANF program and low-income families. We also include research from the Self Sufficiency Research Clearinghouse.
  • Questions and Answers are submitted by TANF stakeholders around the country designed to facilitate the process of information-sharing regarding important topics related to TANF programs and low-income families.
  • Innovative Programs refer to creative methods of administering the TANF program, imaginative ways that services are provided, or new means of helping TANF participants with multiple barriers.  The topic area includes Innovative Programs that have been submitted by other States.

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State Actions To Prevent And Mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences

Report

The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, in partnership with the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy and the National Academy for State Health Policy, conducted an intensive, multi-state technical assistance project on statewide approaches to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) across the lifespan. This paper highlights lessons learned from states that served as models for statewide approaches that prevent and address ACEs and the development of trauma-informed policies (Alaska, California, New Jersey, and Tennessee).
December, 2021

Tennessee Department of Human Services

Field Connections / Contact Information
November, 2021

Evaluating Two-Generation Approaches: Integrating Partnerships and Embedding Equity

Webinar / Webcast

The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Urban Institute, and Mathematica hosted a webinar on January 13, 2021 which covered evaluations of two-generation approaches, including Agape’s 2Gen Program in Memphis, Tennessee. They discussed lessons learned from the evaluations and the importance of integrating data, partnerships, and race equity in two-generation approaches. Background material on Agape’s 2Gen Program, a summary of the implementation study, and areas for opportunities for Agape to bolster 2Gen were provided.
January, 2021

The Unequal Commute – Examining Inequities in Four Metro Areas’ Transportation Systems

Report

Low-wage workers residing in cities or the suburbs need access to affordable, safe, and reliable transportation to get to and from work, especially those working off-peak hours or irregular schedules. In a recent research project, four metropolitan areas—Baltimore, Maryland; Lansing, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; and Seattle, Washington—were selected to examine transportation equity and inclusion and how these regions might improve future transportation options.
October, 2020

Overcoming COVID-19 Obstacles to Train Restaurant Apprentices

Stakeholder Resource
This blogpost highlights the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) apprenticeship program for restaurant managers and line cooks. The program, developed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, features partnerships with restaurants and hospitality employers to provide training and employment opportunities for underserved populations, including Hispanic and Black American youth and adults. The program also builds alliances with YouthBuild and Job Corps as well as post-high school educational institutions in Maryland, Louisiana, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, and California.
August, 2020

Gamechangers: What Are 2Gen Coordinators and Why Is Their Role So Important?

Webinar / Webcast
The two-generation (2Gen) approach to building stronger families is gaining momentum in several states, including Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Washington. In these states, a 2Gen coordinator has been identified to work with frontline staff, families, community partners, and across statewide departments to advance 2Gen strategies. On July 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. ET, Ascend, an Aspen Institute initiative, will host a webinar which will cover how these states are working toward systems change to help families experience more equitable and positive outcomes.
July, 2020

Strategies Rural Communities Use to Address Substance Misuse among Families in the Child Welfare System

Research-To-Practice Brief
This research to practice brief from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation describes examination of findings from nine rural programs that serve child welfare-involved parents with substance use disorders. The examination was unable to provide information on program effectiveness but does focus on the range of services offered, the targeted population, how funding is blended, and collaborative approaches of these programs.
July, 2020

TANF and SNAP Flexibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fact / Tip Sheet
This fact sheet illustrates how Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio offered non-recurrent short-term TANF benefits as flexible responses to address the needs of TANF-eligible populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sheet also briefly notes how Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, and Florida have implemented flexible adaptions to TANF work requirements. SNAP approved waivers are also highlighted.
May, 2020

Center for Employment Opportunities

Innovative Programs

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing individuals after their release from incarceration. In 1996, CEO became an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, providing comprehensive employment services to people newly released from New York State prisons and detention facilities. CEO operates in 22 cities across eight states and have made more than 30,000 placements into full-time employment for individuals who were formerly incarcerated.
June, 2019
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