The Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Safety Net Services Case Management Program, formerly known as the Safety Net Program, is a statewide home-based case management and basic needs support program designed to promote self-sufficiency and child well-being.
The program assists recipients of Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) through intensive, solution-focused case management and care coordination to identify and reduce barriers to sustained employment, increase access to community resources, and nurture child development.
TANF Case Management services are provided by the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies. The mission of the Council is to be the premier resource to strengthen Connecticut’s families and the communities in which they live. They identify barriers to achieving goals and remove those barriers so individuals and families can thrive. For more information on their programs and services, please see www.ctfsa.org.
Barrier Intervention Services
Department of Labor (DOL)/Jobs First Employment Services (JFES) Case Workers refer families for these services. TFA clients receive intensive support from a TANF Case Manager to help them meet the goals of their personal employability plan by addressing barriers that may stand in the way of their success. Families may participate in the program for up to 12 months.
Non-Active TANF/Safety Net Services
Referrals for services are made by a DSS worker. This component provides intensive support to families who would otherwise qualify for TFA but have exhausted their time limit and are not eligible for an extension. Families may be eligible to receive basic needs payments. Families may participate in the program for up to 12 months.
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