The Peer TA Network would like to learn about the technological characteristics of the technology or data system(s) that organizations use? Are tools web-based, and can they be accessed from any PC? Are they tied to any other data systems? If so, which ones? What are the job titles or job functions of the people within your organization who use it?

The Peer TA Network would like to know at what level (e.g., State, regional, caseworker, case) organizations measure and/or track these indicators internally for the purpose of knowing more about the performance of your organization?

The Peer TA Network would like to learn what what technology or data system(s) organizations use to measure program performance based on key program indicators (e.g., work participation, caseload dynamics)? If an organization does not use technology, how is program performance measured?

A representative from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services/Family Support would like to learn about screening and assessment tools used by other States that comply with 45 CFR 261.11(a)?

A representative from the Community Partnership would like to know if anyone can recommend any training sessions or classes that would benefit the coordinator of a program designed to eliminate barriers to employment, so as to enable clients to leave sanctioned status?

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?

A representative from Employment Connection would like to know which States are currently operating their TANF program with the policy of "Immediate Engagement"?

A representative from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services would like to hear from States that issue cash benefits via a payment card (TANF, State Disability Assistance, Refugee Cash, Work Allowance, etc).

A representative from the Montgomery Couty Department of Health and Human Services would like to know if anyone utilize a staff support model which focuses on debriefing with staff to deal with daily stress and burnout and in extreme cases, a secondary trauma model?

A representative from the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Family Assistance would like to know if States count online courses, distance learning or other remote computer-based learning for participation hours for TANF clients in either the Vocational Education Training or Education Directly Related to Employment Activity? If so, how do States verify/supervise hours?