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Families are Stronger Together
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resource provides evidence-based strategies and tools to help prevent child abuse and neglect, including the Prevention Resource for Action. The resource highlights practical approaches that…
This initiative highlights the importance of coordinated, community-based approaches to supporting families and preventing child welfare involvement. TANF programs can use this model to strengthen cross-system partnerships and align services…
This resource, released by Casey Family Programs, examines how child protection agencies can work alongside faith-based and community-based organizations to better meet the needs of families involved in or at risk of involvement with the child…
New federal efforts like A Home for Every Child, updated CFSRs, and emerging performance dashboards signal a shift in direction that raises new questions about how systems can better support children, families, and the workforce. At the center of…
The National Council for Adoption will host a training on April 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET to enhance understanding of attachment strategies and how caregivers and professionals can help children develop secure, supportive relationships following…
The Urban Institute’s Affordability Tracker shows how affordability varies across regions and over time, highlighting pressure points in household budgets. It provides context for understanding why families may struggle even when working by…
Work Innovations
This online community offers a space for workforce professionals to share ideas, tools, and real-world experiences related to apprenticeships. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) practitioners, this is a practical way to learn from…
WorkforceGPS will host a webinar on April 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET to highlight how apprenticeship models can connect youth to career pathways. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs can use this information to increase their…
This AIR resource explores how adopting practices that focus on skills rather than other predictors of success like degrees and past job titles can open more employment opportunities. That approach aligns closely with Temporary Assistance for…
This Apprenticeship.gov resource highlights how intermediary organizations can help connect employers, training providers, and workforce programs to expand access to apprenticeships. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs,…
This Annie E. Casey Foundation podcast highlights CareerReady ATL, a youth apprenticeship program, and shows how targeted workforce strategies can connect young people to education and employment pathways. For Temporary Assistance for Needy…
The Urban Institute’s Affordability Tracker shows how affordability varies across regions and over time, highlighting pressure points in household budgets. It provides context for understanding why families may struggle even when working by…
Promoting Healthy Marriages and Two-Parent Families
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…
The MIT Living Wage Calculator estimates the income families need to cover basic expenses based on where they live and family size. It helps clarify a common disconnect in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) work—employment alone does…
This California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation guide provides practical tips for couples on managing money together. It covers how to communicate about finances, set shared goals, create a budget, and decide whether to combine…
This free financial education resource from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas offers straightforward, beginner‑level guidance on building personal financial stability and wealth. The guide walks through key topics like setting goals, creating a…
This resource shares ten principles for managing money in marriage, covering topics like communication, shared goal-setting, debt management, and long-term financial planning. TANF programs can partner with faith- and community-based…
These episodes from the Made for Love podcast explore how faith and financial decision‑making intersect: from personal money management to how couples and families navigate budgeting, communication, and shared goals through a spiritual lens. Part…