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Essential, Research-Based Strategies to Modernize TANF in Colorado. Kids in Focus. Research Brief

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Title: Essential, Research-Based Strategies to Modernize TANF in Colorado. Kids in Focus. Research Brief
Language: English
Authors: Sarah Barnes, Maya Gould, Colorado Children's Campaign
Source: Colorado Children's Campaign. 2025.
Availability: Colorado Children's Campaign. 1580 Lincoln Street Suite 420, Denver, CO 80203. Tel: 303-839-1580; Fax: 303-839-1354; e-mail: info@coloradokids.org; Web site: http://www.coloradokids.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2025
Intended Audience: Policymakers
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Family Programs, Federal Programs, Welfare Services, State Programs, Federal Aid, Program Effectiveness, Evidence Based Practice, Financial Support, Child Care, Training, Outcome Measures, Holistic Approach
Geographic Terms: Colorado
Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Abstract: The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program was created in 1996 to promote family safety, stability, and self-sufficiency, and supports children who are living in poverty. Currently, very little detail is comprehensively tracked or provided about how Colorado uses a large portion of its TANF funds and whether the resources are successfully supporting children and families. State and federal leaders are calling for the modernization of the TANF program and a re-commitment to efficient and effective uses of funds. This brief provides steps policymakers can take so the TANF program more effectively supports families. These include investing in research-based strategies like cash assistance, child care, and effective types of education and training supports, and establishing and requiring progress toward holistic, family-centered outcome measures to ensure strategies are effectively supporting families and children.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: ED678634
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program was created in 1996 to promote family safety, stability, and self-sufficiency, and supports children who are living in poverty. Currently, very little detail is comprehensively tracked or provided about how Colorado uses a large portion of its TANF funds and whether the resources are successfully supporting children and families. State and federal leaders are calling for the modernization of the TANF program and a re-commitment to efficient and effective uses of funds. This brief provides steps policymakers can take so the TANF program more effectively supports families. These include investing in research-based strategies like cash assistance, child care, and effective types of education and training supports, and establishing and requiring progress toward holistic, family-centered outcome measures to ensure strategies are effectively supporting families and children.