Coordinating prevention and re-housing initiatives: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs
Description:
This one-page overview suggests ways for communities to coordinate with TANF agencies to efficiently use American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.
Content:
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will provide communities with $1.5 billion forthe Homeless Prevention Fund (HPF) that can be used for homelessness prevention, shelter diversion, and rapid re-housing. Local planners can improve the effectiveness of their local efforts by coordinating with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) agencies.
Coordination between organizations implementing HPF prevention and re-housing programs and TANF agencies has many benefits:
• Homeless prevention and short-term rental assistance (up to four months);
• Cash assistance; and
• Subsidized employment, including transitional jobs. (Authors)
Type of Resource:
Report
Publication Date:
2009
Location:
Washington, DC
Phone:
202-638-1526