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• How are other states defining their work activities? Specifically, we would like to hear from states who have their own definition of work activities and how they are defined instead of statutory language. (1 response)
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• What activities are States using to count toward MOE requirements? (0 answers)
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• What types of job development programs and strategies have States found to be most effective, especially in rural communities? Please provide examples and descriptions of successful job development programs in your State or county. (6 answers)
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• Are any States or organizations using the Department of Labor’s Welfare to Work(WtW) funding to enroll eligible participants as AmeriCorps members? If so, does AmeriCorps placement count as a WtW placement or as a training program? (1 response)
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• How are other states defining their work activities? Specifically, we would like to hear from states who have their own definition of work activities and how they are defined instead of statutory language. (1 response)
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• What can be done to accelerate job seeking and retention for the population who are rapidly approaching the time limit but appear to have no interest in going to work? What communication tools have proved useful in getting the information about benefit exhaustion across? What messages have worked and how and by whom were they delivered? (1 response)
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• Are there any States that withhold TANF cash assistance pending an applicant's participation in Job Search or Job Readiness? If yes, which States? (1 response)
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• What can be done to accelerate job seeking and retention for the population who are rapidly approaching the time limit but appear to have no interest in going to work? What communication tools have proved useful in getting the information about benefit exhaustion across? What messages have worked and how and by whom were they delivered? (1 response)
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• Are any States providing payments or provisions to encourage clients to remain employed? (1 response)
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