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6.19.2008

Effective May 1, 2008, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria (Graton), consisting of both the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo people, will provide assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to eligible American Indian families in Sonoma and Marin Counties.

3.14.2008
 

The TANF Bureau of the Office of Family Assistance has implemented a new procedure to disseminate Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF) and Native Employment Works Program Instruction (NEW) information.  The attached memorandum provides detailed information on how to participate in the distribution system as well as the Administration for Children and Families/Office of Family Assistance Regional Office contacts for the Tribal TANF and NEW programs.

12.27.2007
 

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians (Scotts Valley) is the eleventh and latest Tribal TANF program to be approved by the Administration for Children and Families. Scotts Valley is the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) designated provider for Contra Costa County and will be providing assistance under the Tribal TANF program to all eligible American Indian families residing in that County.