A Snapshot of an Exemplary Practice: Onsite Social Services

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This Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network resource highlights how collocating social services directly within community settings can reduce barriers to access and improve engagement among families. By embedding supports where families already live or receive services, programs can increase participation and streamline referrals across systems. For TANF programs, onsite service models offer a practical strategy to strengthen coordination with workforce and human services partners, helping families more easily access the full range of supports needed for employment and stability.

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2026-03-02T00:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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2026-03-02
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SNAP E&T Third-Party Partnerships Resource Clearinghouse

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This clearinghouse from the American Public Human Services Association provides guidance on developing and managing third-party partnerships within SNAP E&T. For TANF programs, it offers practical strategies to expand service capacity and strengthen access to employment, training, and supportive services that support long-term workforce attachment for individuals transitioning off assistance.

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2026-03-01T00:00:00
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2026-03-01
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SNAP E&T: Tools and Resource Platform

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This resource hub from REDF provides practical tools and guidance for designing and strengthening employment and training strategies within SNAP E&T programs. TANF agencies can leverage these materials to complement existing employment services and expand access to structured skill-building and job placement supports for individuals moving beyond TANF.

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2026-03-01T00:00:00
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2026-03-01
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SNAP E&T Resources

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Developed through the National Association of Workforce Boards’ SNAP E&T Community of Practice, this collection of tools and best practices supports effective program administration and service delivery. TANF programs can use these resources to identify opportunities for alignment with SNAP E&T partners and strengthen the continuity of employment supports available to individuals transitioning off TANF assistance.

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2026-03-01T00:00:00
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2026-03-01
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The Future of Workforce Training in the AI Era

The American Enterprise Institute will host an in-person event on March 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET in Washington D.C. to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping workforce training and skill development. The discussion will highlight emerging trends and implications for workforce systems. TANF programs may find this valuable for understanding how to prepare participants for evolving labor market demands and align training strategies with future job opportunities.

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American Enterprise Institute
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AEI Auditorium
1789 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
OFA Initiatives
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SAVE Current Users & Best Practices Webinar

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The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services hosted a webinar on April 1, 2026 and provided an overview of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) process as well as highlighted SAVE’s Case Management, Agency Management and User Management features.

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2026-04-01T14:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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2026-04-01
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eLearning Courses on THRIVE

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The THRIVE Initiative eLearning platform offers courses at zero cost, designed to strengthen organizational capacity and improve service delivery across human services programs. Topics include leadership, collaboration, and system improvement strategies that support whole-family approaches. TANF programs can use these self-paced courses to build staff capacity, enhance program effectiveness, and support continuous quality improvement efforts.

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2026-03-02T00:00:00
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2026-03-02
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Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest

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This program profile from the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network highlights how Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest supports kinship caregivers through navigation services, resource connections, and community-based supports. The model demonstrates how coordinated services can help stabilize kinship placements and improve outcomes for children and caregivers. TANF programs can draw lessons from this approach to strengthen partnerships and better support relatives caring for children outside the traditional foster care system.

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2026-03-02T00:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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2026-03-02
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Compendium of Curricula: National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse

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The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse offers a comprehensive compendium of fatherhood curricula designed to support responsible parenting, healthy relationships, and economic stability. These evidence-informed and promising program models can help TANF agencies and partners strengthen father engagement strategies, offer parenting and relationship education, and better support noncustodial parents in contributing to family well-being.

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2026-01-01T00:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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2026-01-01
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Re-Centering Family Structure in Opportunity Insights’ Work on Intergenerational Mobility: How Important Is Single Parenthood?

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This report from the American Enterprise Institute examines the role of family structure, particularly single parenthood, in shaping long-term economic mobility outcomes. The analysis explores how family dynamics intersect with opportunity and highlights implications for policy and program design. TANF programs may find this research useful in understanding the broader context of family stability, informing strategies that support parents, strengthen economic security, and promote positive outcomes for children across generations.

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2026-03-20T00:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
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City/County
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2026-03-20
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