Working Group to Inform a TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Hardship Extension Policy for DC

Meeting Agenda #2

August 30, 2016

DHS Headquarters

64 New York Ave, NE, Sixth Floor

Pre-Meeting Gathering: 10:30am-11:00pm
• Conversation with and among customers to discuss perspectives about the DC TANF program
• Q&A with DHS staff about data
• viewing the New York Times video about 20 years of welfare reform.

Working Group Meeting: 11:00am-2:00pm

1. Welcome – Anthea Seymour, ESA Administrator, DHS
2. Agenda review and introductions– Barbara Poppe (facilitator)
3. Update on Community Dialogues– Barbara Poppe
4. Panel discussion on the “Value of TANF” – customer and advocate perspectives
5. Presentation by national TANF expert
6. Presentation:  Anthea Seymour, ESA Administrator, DHS
   
   a. Cost analysis of potential unintended consequences of time limits
   b. Cost analysis of policy options for time limit exemptions

7. Small Group Dialogues:
   
   a. Discuss risks and benefits of all policy options including no time limits
   b. Discuss and develop scenarios of policy options within budget breaks

8.  Closing and next steps