| 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 |