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 Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Hartford. Catholic Charities is a nonprofit agency serving people of all faiths. They focus on children as the future, families as the backbone of our society, and the elderly as the link to our roots. They identify barriers to achieving goals and work to remove those barriers so individuals and families can thrive. For more information on their programs and services, please see www.ccaoh.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.