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Question from PeerTA

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to know if any other States identified an alternative way to verify and record distance/online education or training information?

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Date
November 2014
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
ICF
Topics/Subtopics
Education and Training
Distance Learning
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
TANF Regulatory Codes
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Question from PeerTA

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On behalf of a representative from OFA's Region I-IV, PeerTA would like to learn about successful partnerships between TANF agencies and community colleges?

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November 2014
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OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
ICF
Topics/Subtopics
Education and Training
Post-secondary Education
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
TANF Regulatory Codes

Joint Letter: DOL, DOE, AND HHS, Encouraging Partnerships To Help Transition Students From High School Graduation To Postsecondary Education and the Workforce

Record Description

The Departments of Education, Labor, and Health and Human Services released a joint letter that encourages local school systems across the United States to partner with American Job Centers, human service agencies, and the private sector to encourage students to pursue postsecondary education and join the workforce after high school. Examples of how to develop these partnerships are provided in the letter.

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Posting Date
Combined Date
2014-05-31T20:00:00
Source
Region
City/County
Publication Date
2014-06-01
Innovative Programs

SEE Hawaii Work Program

Mission/Goal of Program

The Supporting Employment Empowerment (SEE) Hawaii Work Program is a statewide subsidized employment program that involves the business community in the Universal Engagement effort to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients with on-the-job training and meaningful employment opportunities. The SEE employee is able to meet federally defined work requirements and receives subsidized earned income while the SEE employer acquires an employee who is trained at a reduced cost.

SEE Hawaii Work takes the concept of apprenticeship and expands it into an effective training-for-hire model with private sector management. The State contracts with a private employment service agency to market SEE, take and fill job orders from companies, and provide ongoing support to employers and employees.

Programs/Services Offered

TANF recipients that are SEE participants can earn standard industry wages and receive the same benefits as other employees in a similar position, such as paid vacation and sick leave. SEE reimburses participating private employers for the SEE participant's wages at a rate equal to the state minimum wage plus $.50 for each additional $1.00 per hour paid over the minimum wage, and 14% of the total subsidized wages to cover training and employment related expenses, such as Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation and FICA. The SEE Hawaii Work “Graduates”; those who complete the reimbursement period have a 82.5% success rate of being retained by their employer.

Start Date
Tuesday, February 1, 2005
Type of Agency/Organization
State TANF Agency
City
Honolulu
State
Hawaii
Geographic Reach
Onesite
Clientele/Population Served
TANF recipients
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Subsidized Employment
Education and Training
On the Job Training
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
Innovative Programs

All Faith Community Services

Mission/Goal of Program

All Faith Community Services is a faith-based, self-help community service organization in Buckeye, Arizona. It is a non-profit, charitable, 501 (c) (3) which receives its funding from private donations, grants and charitable contributions. It is supported by churches, businesses and individuals who want to foster positive change in the community. All Faith provides emergency assistance, such as food, clothing and that to meet basic needs. However, it also provides the impetus, training and resources to get people from poverty to productivity. Through its individualized case management, training and support programs, All Faith takes a self-help approach to encourage individuals to - build work skills - get a job – overcome obstacles and improve their lives as well as those of their families.

Programs/Services Offered

There are a number of support programs offered at All Faith Community Services to address emergency needs: 

The Food Plus program is available to pregnant or post-partum women and children between the ages of one and six who are living in a household at 185% or less of poverty level.  The program also is available to seniors who are 60 or older living at 130% or less of poverty level.  The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is an ancillary food program which provides five food staples a month to low-income individuals.  They also provide Emergency Food & Baby Boxes to individuals and families based on the poverty guidelines.  They also support the community Famers’ Market

As part of their "One Stop Shop" All Faith has a number of great partnering agencies. Whether by appointment or walk-in these agencies are able to assist with:

  • SNAP Applications - also best known as "Food Stamp Benefits"
  • AHCCCS Applications - Medical Benefits
  • Senior Medicare/Medicaid Information
  • GED/Tutoring

In addition, STEPS (Skills-Training-Education/ Employment-Program-Services) provides All Faith’s clients with the necessary tools to get them trained and into the workforce.  All Faith’s STEPS program is a 3-month to 2-year program aimed at making sure that clients have the education, training and skills necessary to get them gainfully employed.

Start Date
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
Type of Agency/Organization
Community-based Organization
City
Buckeye
State
Arizona
Geographic Reach
Onesite
Clientele/Population Served
Low income, no income, homeless, displaced workers, welfare-to-work, undocumented clients, those unable to get TANF, etc.
Topics/Subtopics
Asset Building
Financial Literacy and Education
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
Innovative Programs

Family Pathfinders

Mission/Goal of Program

In September 1996 Family Pathfinders was created by John Sharp, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts in response to welfare reform. The program goal was to enlist community support for welfare reform efforts by partnering with faith and civic groups to form mentoring teams to work with families on their journey to self-sufficiency.  Over the years, they have expanded their mentoring program to serve additional low-income clients and the reentry population and broadened their programming to include job readiness and financial literacy.

In October 2014 Family Pathfinders was named a Top-Rated 2014 Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits and awarded a spot on the GreatNonprofits Hall of Fame. 

Programs/Services Offered

Mentors join hands with an individual or family for one year, helping them make the very difficult transition to financial stability.  Each mentor provides a broad range of support including budgeting, job preparation, decision making, emotional support, parenting advice and goal setting.  Mentors support a family by helping them set goals and create plans to attain those goals. In addition, mentors provide assistance with problem solving, connection to community resources, decision making, money management, parenting issues, and emotional support. They are closely involved in the lives of their clients.

Financial Literacy: classes help students identify ways to better manage their money, reduce expenses, save for emergencies and improve their self-advocacy skills in a fun and interactive setting. Using the FDIC “Money Smart” curriculum and class role play activities, the students learn basic steps for creating a household budget, choosing and using banking resources, identifying borrowing risks and benefits, improving credit and saving for financial goals. All students receive a “budget box” which is a portable file with tools to help them create a budget and manage their financial records and bills.

Financial Coaching: Pathfinders provides financial coaching to help low and moderate income people attain financial stability. Financial Coaching builds on financial (education/management) skills to address personal needs for improving financial behaviors. Each client-driven session is led by a volunteer Coach with training in budgeting, banking and borrowing, and credit.

Start Date
Sunday, September 1, 1996
Type of Agency/Organization
Non-profit social services agency
City
Fort Worth
State
Texas
Geographic Reach
Onesite
Clientele/Population Served
Low income families, homeless individuals, TANF recipients, working poor
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Mentoring
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
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Question from Education Commission of the States

Question Text

A representative from the Education Commission of the States would like to learn more about examples of cooperative efforts between schools/business/industry to assist youth in becoming job ready? Examples may be job shadowing, mentor programs, internships, summer employment, etc.

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Date
October 2010
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
Education Commission of the States
State
Colorado
Topics/Subtopics
Employment
Job Development and Placement
Job Search
Summer Youth Employment
Education and Training
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
TANF Regulatory Codes
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Question from PeerTA

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What are the steps to forming an effective CSE/WIA collaboration? A TANF/WIA collaboration?

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March 2009
Source
OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
PeerTA
State
Virginia
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
TANF Regulatory Codes
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Question from PeerTA

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Are there any targeted funds available to coordinate local collaborations?

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March 2009
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PeerTA
State
Virginia
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TANF Program Administration
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Question from The Community Partnership

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A representative from the Community Partnership would like to know what types of training sessions, seminars, or classes States recommend to improve communication and cooperation between agencies that each address different aspects of a grant-funded welfare-to-work program?

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March 2008
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OFA Peer TA
Agency/Organization
The Community Partnership
State
Missouri
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
Collaborations and Partnerships
TANF Regulatory Codes