DHHS/Administration for Children and Families, Division of Acquisition Management, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W., Washington, DC 20447

R -- EXAMINING PROMISING PRACTICES FOR THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) PROGRAM SOL 105-98-8400 DUE 043098 POC Contracting Officer, Sylvia M. Johnson, (202) 401-9358, or Contract Specialist, Chris Robey, (202) 401-5524 EXAMINING PROMISING PRACTICES FOR THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM. The Administration for Children and Families is soliciting proposals for a research project to examine State-level promising practices to increase numbers of clients prepare for, find, and maintain themselves in jobs. In the context of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, established by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996, this requires working with clients who are difficult to place, due to a lack of basic skills, or who face significant challenges in getting and keeping jobs, such as inadeqaute transportation, domestic violence, lack of affordable child care, and drug and alchohol abuse. The period of performance of this contract will be five (5) months. Interested parties should request RFP No. 105-98-8400. This solicitation will be issued on or about 3/30/98, with a proposal due date of 4/30/98. All requests for this solicitation shall be in writing. Telephone requests will not be honored. Please enclose three (3) self-addressed mailing labels. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.**** (0055)

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