February 2022

Created by the 2021 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Opportunity Act (TOA), the Families First Community Advisory Board brings together a combination of representatives from state agencies, local government, private and nonprofit organizations, business and industry, faith-based organizations, regional Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners, and current or former Families first/TANF customers.

The Tennessee Child Care Task Force was created to engage multiple stakeholders in developing ideas for improving the quality, affordability, and accessibility of child care in Tennessee. As part of its mission, the board meets monthly to share information and guide the development of a strategic plan to address child care challenges.

February 18, 2022, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST Are you a job seeker in East Tennessee? If so, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and other state departments are here to help you navigate your career path and establish professional relationships with a Job and Resource Fair. Join us on February 18, 2022, from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon at our Community Tennessee Rehabilitation Center located at 1749 Triangle Park Drive Maryville, Tennessee 37801-3705. This job and resource fair is a great opportunity to receive on-the-spot resume advice, interview practice, and connect with other job search resources. Job resource providers will be onsite with 20 employers. All East Tennessee job seekers of working age are welcome at this event and resources specific to workers with disabilities and justice involved individuals will be available. This event is hosted in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Tennessee Department of Corrections. To learn more about Community Tennessee Rehabilitation Center programs for individuals with disabilities, call 865-981-2382 or visit https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/community-trc.html.