Assessing and Serving TANF Recipients with Disabilities

Publication Date: February 19, 2014
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Introduction

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A significant number of TANF clients have a disability of some type that may impact their service needs. But assessing clients’ needs can prove difficult for TANF programs and staff.  This brief describes different approaches to disability-related needs assessment used by some TANF programs, and offers points for TANF administrators to consider in choosing assessment approaches.