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I am in need of some creative/innovative intake procedures. Recently, I have been reassigned to supervise TANF/ES intake. In Fulton County, GA all TANF applicants report to one central location to apply. Daily, we have anywhere between 50 to 60 customers who apply. I am seeking some ideas from other states/cities as to how their intake process works. Any information on your process from the point the application is made to the final dispositioning of the case would be greatly appreciated. (Date submitted: 07/01/2008) (0 responses)
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Many of our TANF clients have fines or suspended driver's licenses. Do any of you have loan programs that would allow the client to borrow funds to clear these fines and tickets with a repayment plan? Who administers the program, your agency or CBO? (Date submitted: 02/22/2008) (4 responses)
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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. We have heard that some cities and states have had has increased participation by contracting this service. (Date submitted: 10/20/2006) (2 responses)
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As part of our effort to meet the 50 percent all families participation rate mandated by the June regulations, Massachusetts is exploring the feasibility of stationing Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists in our local welfare offices. We envision the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists as generalists who, in addition to working directly with clients, would be able to conduct outreach to local employers and community service providers. What experiences have other states had with similar initiatives? (Date submitted: 08/24/2006) (1 response)
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What are States doing around car repair services for TANF clients/customers? (Date submitted: 02/06/2006) (3 responses)
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Are WIA funds allowable to be utilized for OJT programs for apprenticeship programs with the labor unions? (Date submitted: 10/17/2005) (0 responses)
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Which states have an IWRP form? (Date submitted: 10/14/2005) (0 responses)
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How are other states defining their work activities? Specifically, we would like to hear from states who have their own definition of work activities and how they are defined instead of statutory language. (Date submitted: 12/11/2001) (1 response)
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Job Attainment/Creation
Why can't I access the current Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals Program announcement?
Please provide access. All I can find is the Initial funding accouncement for CFDA 93.593.
Thank you very much.
John Bane (Date submitted: 07/27/2005) (1 response)
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How are other states defining their work activities? Specifically, we would like to hear from states who have their own definition of work activities and how they are defined instead of statutory language. (Date submitted: 12/11/2001) (1 response)
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Are any States or organizations using the Department of Labors 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? (Date submitted: 03/27/2000) (1 response)
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What types of job development programs and strategies have States found to be most effective, especially in rural communities? Please provide examples and descriptions of successful job development programs in your State or county. (Date submitted: 03/06/2000) (6 responses)
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Job Readiness/Training
Do any states have examples of employability and work readiness assessments that they are willing to share with Vermont? Additionally, how does the case manager offer the participant feedback based on the assessment? (Date submitted: 12/22/2008) (0 responses)
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What kinds of trainings are other states using for staff giving work readiness assessments? (Date submitted: 12/22/2008) (0 responses)
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How are States triaging clients to determine which assessments are needed for an individual that walks in the door?
(Date submitted: 12/22/2008) (0 responses)
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Are other States using in-house or contracting out employment and training services? Any specific information on what is working best in your state would be helpful. (Date submitted: 05/15/2007) (2 responses)
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What are the regulations regarding unions receiving OJT funds under WIA? (Date submitted: 10/21/2005) (0 responses)
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Are there any States that withhold TANF cash assistance pending an applicant's participation in Job Search or Job Readiness? If yes, which States?
(Date submitted: 02/04/2004) (2 responses)
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What can be done to accelerate job seeking and retention for the population who are rapidly approaching the time limit but appear to have no interest in going to work? What communication tools have proved useful in getting the information about benefit exhaustion across? What messages have worked and how and by whom were they delivered? (Date submitted: 03/23/2000) (1 response)
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Job Retention/Advancement
Are any states using contracted Job Coaches to provide comprehensive job retention, and career advancement services for TANF clients? (Date submitted: 12/13/2007) (0 responses)
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Have any states developed a program where they issue monetary bonuses to TANF individuals who retain employment for a designated period of time? If so, please describe the program. Also, please share what you have learned about the effectiveness of such programs, and please share what helped make your program successful and what pitfalls to look out for when developing a program. Thank you! (Date submitted: 11/15/2004) (9 responses)
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Are any States providing payments or provisions to encourage clients to remain employed? (Date submitted: 10/26/2000) (1 response)
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What can be done to accelerate job seeking and retention for the population who are rapidly approaching the time limit but appear to have no interest in going to work? What communication tools have proved useful in getting the information about benefit exhaustion across? What messages have worked and how and by whom were they delivered? (Date submitted: 03/23/2000) (1 response)
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