Job Skills Training

Job skills training – include vocational training and hands-on work experience to develop technical skills, knowledge, and abilities in specific occupational areas. This term is located at: TANF: 340:10-2-1. Work requirements; 340:10-2-4. Employment; 340:10-2-7. Training; and 340:10-2-8. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Work support services.

Assessment Tools

Assessment tools – assessment tools are used for persons applying for TANF to determine the participant’s skills, abilities, and barriers. Assessment tools used are the Washington State Learning Disability Screen, the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) locator, the TABE battery, the Career Occupation Preference System (COPS), Key Train, and Career Readiness Certification. Policy regarding […]

TANF Overview

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a time limited, cash assistance program designed to assist families with minor children meet basic living expenses.