Tribal TANF

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This section is devoted to providing assistance to tribal welfare programs. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families offers welfare information that is specific to Tribal programs.
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2014-07-21T07:55:02
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City/County

Work Participation Rate Data

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance publishes work participation rate data for State and Tribal TANF programs.
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2014-07-14T12:43:50
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City/County

TANF Caseload Data

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance publishes caseload data for State and Tribal TANF programs.
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2014-07-14T12:30:01
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City/County

An Overview of Social Security Programs and Services Important to Tribal Communities

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On May 5, 2014, the Social Security Administration presented a webinar, "An Overview of Social Security Programs and Services Important to Tribal Communities" sponsored by the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Family Assistance (OFA), Division of Tribal TANF Management, in partnership with the Administration for Native Americans. This webinar explained programs and services of particular interest to tribal community members throughout Indian Country. During this webinar, speakers Charles Jenkins and Alfredo Padilla Jr. expanded on important programs and services such Retirement, Survivors, Disability, Supplemental Security Income, grandchildren benefits, services offered to reservations in remote areas of the United States, upcoming field office changes, and more about the "my Social Security" account.

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2014-05-05T10:00:00
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City/County
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2014-05-01
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Tribal TANF Data – The Basics

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The “Tribal TANF Data – The Basics” online learning module is intended for new Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) staff or any individual interested in learning more about Tribal TANF data reporting. The module uses step-by-step instructions and screenshots to describe the background of Tribal TANF data collection and submission, the process of installing data reporting software, steps for submitting quarterly TANF data reports, and an overview of how tribes calculate work participation rates (WPR).

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2021-03-30T20:00:00
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City/County
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2021-03-31

Tribal TANF – The Basics and Beyond

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The “Tribal TANF – The Basics and Beyond” online learning module is intended for Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) directors, staff and/or leadership who would benefit from a high-level orientational look into the TANF program. The interactive module provides a basic overview of the Tribal TANF program covering topics such as the purposes of TANF, proper uses of TANF funds, TANF work requirements and time limits, as well as strategies for TANF program management and achieving program goals and objectives. 

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2021-03-30T20:00:00
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City/County
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2021-03-31

Tribal Child Support and Tribal TANF- Beyond the Basics

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On April 22, 2014, the Administration for Children and Families' Office of Family Assistance (OFA), Division of Tribal TANF Management and the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) hosted a webinar, "Tribal Child Support and Tribal TANF: Beyond the Basics." This webinar was a continuation of OFA and OCSE's introductory webinar on the goals and objectives of the Tribal TANF and Tribal Child Support programs hosted in July 2013. The "Tribal Child Support and Tribal TANF: Beyond the Basics" webinar focused on topics such as: organizational structure and location; communication and coordination; policies and procedures; finances and shared resources; systems; outcomes; and challenges. Additionally, this webinar provided a valuable chance for Tribal staff to learn more about partnership opportunities between Tribal TANF and Tribal Child Support programs and to hear from current Tribal TANF and Tribal Child Support program administrators from the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.

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2014-04-22T10:00:00
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2014-04-01
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Question from Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

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The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe in Washington State would like to offer budgeting classes for their Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) clients and is looking for various curriculums to review. They would love to hear from anyone who has implemented budgeting programs and what curriculums they have used/recommend.

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July 2013
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OFA Peer TA
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Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
State
Washington
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Asset Building
Financial Literacy and Education
Tribal TANF
Asset Building
TANF Regulatory Codes
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Question from the Association of Village Council Presidents

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A representative from the Association of Village Council Presidents is seeking insights and recommendations from rural TANF and Tribal TANF programs that effectively provide literacy skills training or comprehensive educational opportunities for individuals through distance learning activities. What computer platforms are you utilizing to provide the distance learning activities? What have been some of the challenges (and solutions) that you have been confronted with? What have been the results on your program and on your participants?

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May 2012
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OFA Peer TA
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State
Virginia
Topics/Subtopics
Education and Training
Distance Learning
Tribal TANF
Education and Training
TANF Regulatory Codes
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Question from Turtle Mountain Employment & Training

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A representative from Turtle Mountain Employment & Training would like to know if anyone knows of funding opportunities available now or in the near future that would service TANF clients in relation to employment and training opportunities?

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February 2011
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Turtle Mountain Employment & Training
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North Dakota
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Employment
Education and Training
TANF Program Administration
Tribal TANF
TANF Regulatory Codes