At an event today at the Gambell Job Center to help launch the state's Jobs for Alaska's Future campaign, Health and Social Services Commissioner Joel Gilbertson discussed the TANF program's success over the past three years.
"The Temporary Assistance caseload dropped by nine percent from FY03 to FY04, resulting in $4 million in savings," said Gilbertson. "In recognition of its performance, the TANF program is receiving its third Federal TANF High Performance Bonus Award."
For complete news release: http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/main/News/wtwTANF.pdf
Welfare Status Report: http://dpaweb.hss.state.ak.us/main/News/TANF-StatusReport_122004.pdf