A representative from Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services would like to know if other States in-house or contracted services for employment and training programs?

A representative from Washington State would like to know which cities/states are utilizing contracted Doctors to provide medical statements to screen participants into suitable employment when possible? Seattle, Washington is struggling with the types of medicals received from the client's own Doctors which tend to say the client is unable to perform any type of work.

Have any States used self-employment with TANF Recipients? If so, please describe program features and funding, as well as pros and cons (for the customer and for your state)?

Do any members have information or resources on, or samples of, strength-based family assessments?

Are WIA funds allowable to be utilized for OJT programs for apprenticeship programs with the labor unions?

Arizona is considering mandating that some supportive services be issued to participants as incentives for participation for supportive services that are common to all participants, such as, clothing allowances. Are there any other states that are offering any type of support or service to participants as an incentive for continued participation other than monies pertaining to employment retention?

The State of Iowa would like to know of any States that are currently using any particular assessment tool for TANF participants? Do States have "best practices" or "best assessment tools" that they are willing to share?

Are there any States that withhold TANF cash assistance pending an applicant's participation in Job Search or Job Readiness? If yes, which States?

Are any States providing payments or provisions to encourage clients to remain employed?

Are any States or organizations using the Department of Labor's Welfare to Work (WtW) funding to enroll eligible participants as AmeriCorps members? If so, does AmeriCorps placement count as a WtW placement or as a training program?