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21 United Way of Greater Cincinnati This initiative supports the Project LIFT Program in Brown and Clermont counties to help families remove barriers to secure sustainable income and achieve financial stability through short-term assistance and support, coaching, workforce development and other resources. This program is reasonably designed to meet TANF purposes one and two by providing flexible, tailored, family-driven approaches to financial stability, and applies learning from each family’s experience to systemic solutions that support long-term success. A pregnant person, parent, custodian or noncustodial parent of a minor child(ren) who resides in Ohio, whose household income is at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level and is a U.S. Citizen or meets a citizenship exemption, is eligible for these TANF Services.

Bethany House Services A pregnant person, parent, custodian or noncustodial parent of a minor child(ren) who resides in Ohio, whose household income is at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level and is a U.S. Citizen or meets a citizenship exemption, is eligible for these TANF Services.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors This initiative supports Neighbors Helping Neighbors with the cost of implementing or improving their current food distribution to eligible individuals and families. This initiative is designed to reasonably achieve outcomes under TANF purpose one. A pregnant person, parent, custodian or noncustodial parent of a minor child(ren) who resides in Ohio, whose household income is at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level and is a U.S. Citizen or meets a citizenship exemption, is eligible for these TANF Services.

African American Male Wellness Agency This initiative supports the Calling All Dads program. The project encourages the formation and maintenance of two-parent families by actively engaging fathers in the childcare process. The project aims to empower fathers and equip them with the necessary support and resources to actively participate in their children's lives, contributing to positive family dynamics. Through various activities, the project promotes father involvement and enhanced parenting skills, fostering stronger family bonds.This program is reasonably designed to meet TANF purpose three. A pregnant person, parent, custodian or noncustodial parent of a minor child(ren) who resides in Ohio, whose household income is at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level and is a U.S. Citizen or meets a citizenship exemption, is eligible for these TANF Services.

Best Buddies Ohio This initiative supports the delivery and expansion of inclusion services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing friendship and leadership development opportunities. The project supports school-based chapters at elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and colleges in providing activities to engage students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their typical peers in one-to-one friendships to deliver inclusive activities, and provide leadership training opportunities. This program is reasonably designed to meet TANF purposes two and three as the after school activities facilitate social connections and help develop peer relationships. Interpersonal relationships are a critical factor in a person’s well-being and are especially important for people with IDD in preparing them to live independently beyond their school career. A pregnant person, parent,