This resource by Study.com provides practical family conflict resolution activities that help people recognize what is driving disagreement, see situations from different perspectives, and work through problems in a more structured way. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, this resource can help address how families often experience conflict but lack simple, guided tools to resolve issues and improve relationships. Practitioners can draw on these activities in coaching sessions, group workshops, or family engagement work to help caregivers practice calmer communication and step-by-step problem-solving. The focus is on usable skills, which makes it easier for families to apply immediately in real situations at home. Over time, this can reduce ongoing conflict patterns and support more stable, predictable household environments that TANF programs are working to strengthen.

Self Esteem Boston Educational Institute offers practical tools that help individuals communicate more clearly, listen with intent, and express their needs in a respectful, confident way. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, this resource can address the many families navigating stress and conflict without concrete strategies to manage everyday interactions. Practitioners can use these trainings to introduce real-world communication techniques in workshops or case management settings, helping participants reduce conflict, set healthy boundaries, and build stronger relationships at home. These skills are immediately applicable and can improve how families problem-solve and support one another, contributing to greater stability over time. Materials are available for purchase, offering a structured option for programs looking to incorporate relationship skills into their services.

The National Fatherhood Initiative offers ready-to-use programs and tools that help fathers build stronger relationships with their children and take a more active role in family life. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, this fills a common gap: many services focus primarily on mothers, leaving fewer structured ways to engage fathers. These resources give TANF practitioners concrete curricula, activities, and strategies they can use to involve fathers in case planning, parenting education, and family stability efforts. By bringing fathers into the conversation in a meaningful way, programs can better support whole-family outcomes, improve child well-being, and strengthen long-term stability. Materials are available for purchase, making them a practical option for programs looking to implement structured fatherhood services rather than building content from scratch.

The National Youth Employment Coalition will host a webinar on April 30, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET to provide an overview of the current apprenticeship landscape and where opportunities are expanding across industries. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) practitioners, this is a practical way to understand where to focus efforts when connecting participants to work. It can help staff identify high-demand sectors, partnership opportunities, and strategies that can lead to quicker employment outcomes. By offering a clearer picture of how apprenticeships are evolving, this resource can support TANF programs in building stronger pathways to employment—helping participants gain skills, earn income, and move toward greater financial independence.

TAG-Ed will host a webinar on April 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET to explore how apprenticeships are being used to prepare workers for jobs that involve artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, this will highlight how “earn while you learn” models can extend beyond traditional industries into growing, higher-wage fields. Practitioners can use this resource to identify new apprenticeship opportunities that incorporate digital skills, helping participants stay competitive in a changing job market.

Vertical Leap Learning Center and New Chapel Christian Academy will host a webinar on April 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting how Registered Apprenticeships drive growth and innovation across critical industries. The webinar will showcase how education and workforce partners can work together to introduce apprenticeships earlier and build clear pathways into employment. Many Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program participants need structured, supportive entry points into the workforce. TANF practitioners can use examples from this webinar to think about how partnerships with training providers or community organizations can create smoother transitions into apprenticeships. It can help fill a gap around early engagement and preparation, making it easier for participants to step into work-based learning opportunities that support long-term employment.

This online community offers a space for workforce professionals to share ideas, tools, and real-world experiences related to apprenticeships. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) practitioners, this is a practical way to learn from peers who are working through similar challenges. It can help staff stay current on apprenticeship strategies, discover partnership opportunities, and troubleshoot implementation issues. This resource is valuable because it supports ongoing learning and connection, which can lead to stronger programs over time. By tapping into shared knowledge, TANF programs can more effectively engage participants in apprenticeship opportunities that lead to employment and long-term stability.

This Department of Labor report shares lessons learned from efforts to expand apprenticeships into new industries and reach more diverse populations, including individuals facing barriers to employment. Many Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants need opportunities that are designed with their challenges in mind. TANF practitioners can use this resource to identify what works when engaging populations similar to TANF clients, including strategies to improve retention and completion. It helps address the gap between access and success by showing how apprenticeship programs can be adapted to better support participants as they work toward employment and reduced reliance on benefits.

This toolkit is designed to help public sector organizations—including state and local agencies—develop and expand apprenticeship programs. For Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs, this opens opportunities to connect participants to jobs within government and public service roles that offer stability, benefits, and clear career progression. Practitioners can use this resource to explore how their own agencies or partner organizations can create apprenticeship pathways for TANF clients. It can help them actively shape job opportunities, giving clients access to structured, paid pathways that support long-term employment and financial independence.

This ACT toolkit focuses on how to better align training with the skills employers need—an issue that often determines whether participants can successfully transition into lasting employment. This is critical for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. TANF practitioners can use this resource to strengthen apprenticeship partnerships so participants are placed into programs that lead to high-earning job opportunities. It helps address a common gap where training does not match hiring demand, making it more likely that participants complete apprenticeships and move into stable, higher-paying jobs.