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“Mommy and Me” serve Native American women and their children through partnership with the Lincoln Indian Center. Services for this program include substance abuse and mental health residential treatment. SSBG Community Response helps low-income families avoid the child welfare system by providing community-based services to support families and children. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Training and Employment: A partnership with Department of Labor, SNAP recipients in certain areas of the state who are not receiving ADC or Employment First benefits are eligible for work preparation training such as job search, on-the-job training, and services like transportation and clothing for interviews. Emergency Assistance: One-time financial assistance to low-income families for emergency situations that threaten the well-being of and eligible child or family. The assistance must be used to help return a family to a stable environment which they will be able to maintain. Alternative Response: This is an approach to working with families with allegations of abuse or neglect in order to safely care for children in their own homes and communities. DHHS connects families with services and informal supports to keep children safe and in their homes. Fatherhood Initiative: This project serves Nebraska fathers who want to better connected to or re-engaged with their children and learn how to be better parents. The Fatherhood Initiative staff of case managers, supervisors, trainers and employment specialist assist fathers in their efforts to overcome struggles and improve their lives for the overall betterment of the family. Crisis Pregnancy Program: Established in August 2021, this program funds a statewide network of centers to support pregnant women, parents, and other relatives caring for children 12 months old or younger. The program is jointly funded with TANF dollars and State General Funds and provides material supports such as cribs and car-seats as well as counseling services including parenting classes and mentorship. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) Program: Affiliated with the national organization, JAG collaborates with United Way and participating school districts. JAG Nebraska helps students overcome challenges to achieve personal and career success after high school. Certified career specialists teach a minimum of 37 skills during regular classroom hours to students interested in participating. The JAG curriculum prepares students for future job success. Programs the Legislature designated TANF funding be used on beginning in SFY24/FFY24: Food Programs: The Legislature included a one-time $10 million obligation of TANF funds for a grant program to support Emergency Food Assistance in FY24. This program was inspired by a similar program that utilized ARPA dollars. The agency notes that this program is currently reported under the Public Assistance subprogram for SSBG and is not reflected in actual TANF expenditure reporting. Child Advocacy Centers (CACs): CACs provide a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach to serving child victims of abuse and are obligated to provide services based on Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-728. Based on precedent set by other states, CACs in Nebraska are to receive $8 million in TANF funds annually beginning in FY24. Of the $8 million total, $7.5 million is for activities of CACs including forensic interviewing, medical evaluations, advocacy and support, therapeutic intervention, case review and tracking. The remaining $500,000 is for