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For some families with small children, this means compromising on education that could lead to a promising career. To this end, CAP Tulsa is looking to break the cycle of poverty by enriching the entire family with its “2Generation approach” strategy.

CAP Tulsa’s Career Advance program , a “2Generation” peer-cohort approach to workforce development funded by the Health Profession Opportunity Grants program, helps adults gain certifications in the healthcare field while building a strong foundation at home. The program aims to provide the tools to sustain an income above the poverty line. It connects children and parents to high-quality services. It also creates a legacy of economic security that passes from one generation to the next.

The federal government has made a long-standing commitment to supporting healthy relationships and stable families.  The Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) believe that children do best when they have the support of both parents and when their parents have healthy relationships with each other. 

Facing personal challenges is a true test of character, and that was one test Abby never failed.

Faith’s unwavering belief in herself allowed her to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. Now, her engagement with HPOG allows her to start fulfilling her true potential.

The use of TANF funds to promote employment programs for noncustodial parents

After spending her life caring for others, AB partnered with HPOG to finally focus on herself.

Josselin Maceda transformed the negative forces in her life into inspiration that fueled her passion to succeed. Her engagement with the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County is a true Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) program success story.

ACF awarded the second round of HPOG grants to 32 organizations located across 21 states for a five-year period. HPOG 2.0 grantees were: ten higher education institutions, five tribal organizations, seven workforce system agencies, four state government agencies, and six community-based organizations. This second round of grant awards was extended an additional 12 months, ending September 29, 2021.

Each HPOG program set its own eligibility and intake procedures. Each program offered different healthcare training and support services based on local need.

Select a state to learn about the HPOG 2.0 grantees in that state.

The attached tables compile Federal TANF and State MOE expenditures for FY 2016 reported by states.

The Office of Family Assistance (OFA) has posted pie charts for the 50 states and the District of Columbia showing the distribution of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and state Maintenance of Effort (MOE) spending and transfers by category in FY 2016.