The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Data Collaborative Pilot Initiative is a component of the TANF Data Innovation project. The 30-month pilot offered technical assistance and training to support cross-disciplinary teams of staff at eight state and county TANF programs in the routine use of TANF and other administrative data to inform policy and practice.

Included in this collection are eight profiles summarizing the data analytics projects undertaken by participating agencies. The pilot included teams from California, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Utah, and Virginia. The two-page abstracts provide project-specific details for each pilot, including the research questions, data landscape, approach and research methods, and initial findings and next steps. Each profile also includes an overview of the state TANF program.

The profiles should be of interest to policymakers, researchers, and organizations seeking to expand the use of data in state TANF agencies. Additionally, they may be of interest to staff from other agencies who are looking for examples of efforts that support the use of administrative data for learning and improvement efforts.

TANF Data Collaborative Pilot Profile: California

TANF Data Collaborative Pilot Profile: Colorado

TANF Data Collaborative Pilot Profile: Michigan

TANF Data Collaborative Pilot Profile: Minnesota

TANF Data Collaborative Pilot Profile: New Jersey

TANF Data Collaborative Pilot Profile: New York

TANF Data Collaborative Pilot Profile: Utah

TANF Data Collaborative Pilot Profile: Virginia