The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services hosted a webinar on April 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET. They 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.

The Administration for Children and Families published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on April 6, 2026, outlining changes to TANF work participation rate calculations, including recalibration of the caseload reduction credit and updates to how certain benefit payments are counted. These proposed updates may significantly affect how states measure performance and structure work activities. During the public comment period, stakeholders should review the proposed rule to understand potential impacts on program operations, reporting, and participant engagement, and are encouraged to submit feedback by May 6, 2026, to help inform the final rulemaking.

The American Public Human Services Association will host a webinar on April 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss consent-based income verification and highlight strategies that improve program efficiency while strengthening trust with participants. TANF programs can use these approaches to streamline eligibility processes, reduce administrative burden, and enhance the overall customer experience while maintaining program integrity.

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 conversation is a shared goal: helping every child grow up in a safe, stable home. The American Public Human Services Association will host a webinar on April 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss what this evolving landscape means in practice.

The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services hosted a webinar on April 8, 2026 to provide an overview on Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE). In the webinar, they explained how SAVE works, explain how to register, and offer resources and support.

This American Public Human Services Association resource outlines how consent-based data verification can modernize benefits delivery by reducing administrative burden and improving the client experience. Traditional verification processes can create barriers that limit access to critical supports, particularly for low-income families. By adopting more streamlined, consent-driven approaches, TANF programs can enhance program integrity while making it easier for eligible families to enroll and maintain benefits, supporting both efficiency and access.

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides flexible funds to states, territories, and tribes to support services that alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty and promote self-sufficiency, particularly by planning, coordination, and organization of local services, innovation, and community participation.

This Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation brief, co-written by Administration for Children and Families’ Assistant Secretary Alex Adams, describes the reporting practices used by CSBG. The brief delves into the burden associated with the reporting process and how the use of CSBG funds could be better documented. For TANF programs, it highlights the need to balance streamlined reporting with accurate, meaningful data that reflects how funds are used.

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.