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Program Description
The TANF Prevention and Post-Adoption Services initiative allocates funds to not-for-profit agencies for the development of prevention of out-of-home placement, and post-adoption services. In conjunction with the federal Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) Report of 2003, OCFS has focused many efforts aimed at assisting local departments of social services to enhance the availability of child- centered, family- focused services which prevent of out-of-home placements and reoccurrence of placements.
TANF Prevention Services focus upon the delivery of prevention of foster care services which enhance overall case practice (activities associated with case planning) and case outcomes. TANF Post-Adoption Services funding enables communities to develop comprehensive adoption services aimed at strengthening and preserving adoptive families after their adoption is final.
Individuals who receive services through the TANF initiative must meet federal TANF income eligibility guidelines and comply with prescribed federal TANF certification.
| Appropriation level/funding source/SFY 2007-2008 | |
|---|---|
| TANF | $20,500,000 |
Outcomes and Performance Targets
Prevention
- Prevention of placement in foster care.
- Prevention of the return to foster care placement or other out-of-home setting;
- Prevention of child abuse, neglect, and/or alcohol and/or substance abuse; and
- Accelerate family reunification after foster care, other out-of-home placement. and/or substance abuse treatment.
Post-Adoption
- Reduce the number of pre-adoption disruptions;
- Reduce the number of post-finalization dissolutions; and
- Reduce the need for foster care or other out-of-home placements of children once they are adopted.
Program Awards
Prevention and Post-Adoption Services Contract List