Provide TANF for Two-Generation/Whole Family pilot project
Biennium
2018-2020
Budget Round
Amended Bill
Half Sheet Number
346 #5c
Description
This amendment provides $1.1 million the second year from the federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) block grant for competitive grants to Community Action Agencies for a Two-Generation/Whole Family Pilot Project and for evaluation of the pilot project. The goal of this pilot project is to test and evaluate concepts and specific interventions that represent two-generation or whole family strategies to alleviate multi-generational poverty. The pilot project will accelerate the development of two-generation or whole family strategies that will move families out of poverty in a variety of communities throughout the Commonwealth. The Department of Social Services shall evaluate these pilot programs and disseminate information about successful projects throughout the Commonwealth to promote adoption of effective two-generation or whole family strategies to alleviate multi-generational poverty. Language requires an annual report to the General Assembly on the progress of the pilots with a final report no later than six years after the implementation of the project.
Funding Details
By Program
Program Code
Program Title
FY 2018
FY 2019
492
Financial Assistance To Community Human Services Organizations