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 |
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| 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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