Rescheduled OFA Webinar: TANF and LIHEAP Coordination

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The Office of Family Assistance will host a webinar on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) coordination. In this facilitated webinar, presenters will provide an overview of the structure of the LIHEAP block grant and the flexibility afforded to states in its administration and opportunities for coordination with TANF. Presenters from the states of Michigan and Pennsylvania will also discuss examples of different approaches to LIHEAP coordination with TANF and other supplemental funding streams, to maximize the reach of energy assistance to families in need.

This webinar has been rescheduled. An email alert will be sent when a new date is confirmed.

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2017-02-27T19:00:00
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City/County
Publication Date
2017-02-28

Leveraging Community Colleges in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: A Blueprint for State Policymakers

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This brief from the Education Commission of the States examines how to increase coordination between community colleges and local workforce boards under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It specifically discusses how states can utilize federal investments to improve these partnerships.
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2016-12-12T19:00:00
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OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
URL
http://www.ecs.org/leveraging-community-colleges-in-the-workforce-innovation-an…
Publication Date
2016-12-13
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Question from Vermont Department for Children and Families

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A representative from the Vermont Department for Children and Families, Economic Services, coordinates trainings for TANF case managers and staff who process TANF eligibility. The representative is interested in collaborating and communicating with peers in other states to share training ideas and professional development strategies. Please respond to this post or email Kristen.haydenwest@vermont.gov directly.

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Date
December 2016
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
State of Vermont, DCF Economic Services
State
Vermont
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
Case Management
Collaborations and Partnerships
TANF Regulatory Codes

Webinar: Successful Collaborations between Child Support and TANF Programs

Record Description
Child Support and TANF programs work with many of the same clients and others, including noncustodial parents, who face similar and overlapping needs. Such needs may include increasing employment skills; removing barriers to employment; and addressing non-compliance with, or ability to pay, child support orders. There are a variety of ways these programs can work together to best support the families they serve. In this webinar, state programs shared processes for establishing and maintaining effective collaborations with key partners, enhanced services to incentivize participation and completion, recruitment and retention strategies, and other lessons learned. The webinar was held on August 23, 2016, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET.
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Posting Date
Combined Date
2016-08-23T09:00:00
Source
Region
City/County
URL
View Webinar
Publication Date
2016-08-15
Section/Feed Type
Latest Information from Network (Home)
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Attachment Size
Brief: Better Collaboration through Interoperability 313.72 KB
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Presentation 8.71 MB
Kansas Department for Children and Families Presentation 206.3 KB

Enhancing Family Stability: A Guide for Assessing Housing Status and Coordinating with Local Homelessness Programs for TANF Agencies

Record Description
The Office of Family Assistance developed this guide to help state TANF agencies recognize the important role they have in identifying and serving families experiencing homelessness and families at risk of homelessness. It is intended to help states better assess for homelessness and housing instability during intake and formulate cohesive strategies with state and local homelessness providers and systems, such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-funded Continuums of Care (CoC).
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Posting Date
Combined Date
2016-07-21T20:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
SFS Category
Region
City/County
URL
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ofa/enhancing_family_stability.pdf
Publication Date
2016-07-22
Section/Feed Type
Latest Information from Network (Home)

Blended and Braided Funding: A Guide for Policymakers and Practitioners

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The Association of Government Accountants Intergovernmental Partnership brought together federal, state and local government experts to explain how governments can leverage resources to serve the public in a comprehensive, coordinated and efficient manner that improves program performance. This guide provides basic ‘how to’ information for those responsible for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of funds through blended or braided funding.

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Posting Date
Combined Date
2014-11-30T19:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
URL
http://www.naswa.org/assets/utilities/serve.cfm?gid=739F4139-2F05-42CB-B4F0-902…
Publication Date
2014-12-01

Community College and Industry Partnerships

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This issue brief by Louis Soares provides examples of Community College and Industry Partnerships, examines their role in changing community college missions and practices, looks at key success factors and activities, and provides general recommendations for project success.
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Posting Date
Combined Date
2009-12-31T19:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
URL
http://www2.ed.gov/PDFDocs/college-completion/02-community-college-and-industry…
Publication Date
2010-01-01

TANF – Child Welfare Collaboration

Record Description
This bibliography from the Child Welfare Information Gateway shares literature and tools on TANF child-only cases and TANF-child welfare collaboration. It includes a wide range of resources, including an online toolkit on strategies to coordinate child welfare and TANF services, as well as literature and research on the right of child-only cases.
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Posting Date
Combined Date
2016-04-18T20:00:00
Source
Region
City/County
URL
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/TANF_webinar_bibliography.pdf

Collaboration Between TANF and Child Welfare to Improve Child Welfare Outcomes: U.S. Children’s Bureau Demonstration Grants

Record Description
This synthesis report summarizes the work of several federal grantees charged with identifying and implementing models of effective collaboration between child welfare and TANF agencies. The demonstration project, which included five grantees, theorized that such models would result in improved outcomes for children, youth, and families who are involved with the child welfare system or are at risk of involvement. The report discusses key program interventions and activities, including joint and cross-training, data-sharing technology, data assessments, and service integration procedures.
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Posting Date
Combined Date
2016-04-18T20:00:00
Source
Region
City/County
URL
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/cwtanf.pdf

WIOA: What Human Service Agencies and Advocates Need to Know: Advancing Economic Opportunities for Low-Income Adults and Youth

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This February 2015 publication from The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) explains key provisions and implementation dates for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). It provides stakeholders with different opportunities to implement the provisions and programs enumerated in the Act.

Record Type
Posting Date
Combined Date
2015-01-31T19:00:00
Source
OFA Initiatives
Region
City/County
URL
http://www.clasp.org/resources-and-publications/publication-1/WIOA-and-Human-Se…
Publication Date
2015-02-01