[Federal Register: February 27, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 38)]
[Notices]               
[Page 8739-8740]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Children and Families

 
Grant to the National Eligibility Workers Association: 
Professionals Associated Through Human Services (NEW:PATHS); Office of 
Family Assistance

AGENCY: Office of Family Assistance, ACF, HHS.

ACTION: Notice to Award a Grant Award.

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    C.F.D.A Number: 93.086.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that an award is being made to the 
National Eligibility Workers Association: Professionals Associated 
Through Human Services of Cavalier, North Dakota, in the amount of 
$100,000 to develop a best practices handbook for front line social 
workers. NEW:PATHS is the only national organization dedicated to 
improving the personal and professional well-being of eligibility 
professionals and they are uniquely qualified to develop a handbook of 
best practices. Its members implement Temporary Assistance to Needy 
Families regulations, network with other eligibility professionals at 
local, regional, and national conferences and possess exceptional 
insights concerning Federal programs. NEW:PATHS has the capability of 
consulting with a national audience and its members are in direct 
contact with employment agencies to move participants from welfare to 
work and increase the percentage of families and children living in 
safe environments.

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    After the appropriate reviews, it has been determined that this 
unsolicited proposal qualifies for funding.
    The period of this funding will extend from October 1, 2006 through 
March 31, 2008.
    Contact: Paul Maiers, Office of Family Assistance, Administration 
for Children and Families, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 
20447, Telephone: 202-401-5438, E-mail: paul.maiers@acf.hhs.gov.

    Dated: February 17, 2007.
Sidonie Squier,
Director, Office of Family Assistance.
 [FR Doc. E7-3415 Filed 2-26-07; 8:45 am]

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