An Overview of Assistance Programs, Resources and Economic Supports for Child Welfare Staff

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Please note: This videoconference is listed in STARS as “An Overview of Assistance Programs for Child Welfare Staff.”

Program Description

This teleconference provides child welfare staff, especially those who focus on child only cases, a foundation for a more comprehensive understanding of the temporary assistance system. This includes an overview of the eligibility criteria, application process and requirements for temporary assistance, food stamps, transitional benefits (MA, FS, Child Care Subsidy) and other supportive programs administered by OTDA. Specific resources for referrals that would benefit the non-parent caregivers are reviewed.

Objectives

As a result of this teleconference child welfare workers will be able to:

Presenters

Trish Geary, moderator and Peter Kircher and Rachel Briedster, Department of Temporary Assistance Training, Professional Development Program.

Program Length

Approximately 100 minutes

Registration for this course is handled through STARS. You must first have your SDC or Training Coordinator nominate you before you can access the materials.

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