FY 2016 TANF and MOE Financial Data
In FY 2016, states spent 24% their TANF and MOE funds on basic assistance and 9% on work, education, and training activities.
Re-Emphasizing Work Requirements
OFA is committed to helping low-income families transition from welfare to work. Reemphasizing TANF work requirements means promoting gainful employment and economic independence as goals for every family.
Helping Noncustodial Parents Get Jobs through TANF
New IM encourages states to use TANF funds to strengthen employment programs for noncustodial parents
HPOG Releases 2D Animated Video
HPOG has released a new 2D animated video that brings the program’s “What is HPOG?” infographic to life. The video provides at-a-glance details about the program!
A Message to Dads: It Only Takes a Moment to Make a Moment
New responsible fatherhood public service announcements focus on the important role fathers play in helping their children to thrive.
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What is the Office of Family Assistance (OFA)?
OFA administers several key federal grant programs, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Tribal programs, Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood, and Health Profession Opportunity Grants.
News
OPRE Releases Descriptive Evaluation Design Report for the National and Tribal Evaluation of HPOG 2.0
March 28, 2018OPRE Releases Final Report of the HPOG 1.0 National Implementation Evaluation
March 23, 2018OFA Publishes IM on Use of TANF Funds to Promote Employment Programs for Noncustodial Parents
February 15, 2018OFA Posted the TANF 12th Report to Congress
January 25, 2018HPOG Releases New 2D Animation
January 12, 2018- More News >
Quick Fact
Average wage of HPOG 1.0 participants
HPOG programs provide training and other services to help participants gain employment in the healthcare field. On average, HPOG 1.0 participants receive a wage of $12.97 once employed. (HPOG 1.0 connotes the first round of HPOG grants from 2010 to 2015). Learn more about the HPOG program and its two rounds of grantees.