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TANF Public Notice

Arkansas Division of Workforce Services Request for Public Comment

The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) has developed its fiscal year 2022 for the TANF Caseload Reduction Credit Report (ACF-202).  These reports are being made available for public viewing.  DWS is offering the public the opportunity to send comments on the estimates and methodologies used to complete these reports via email to phil.harris@arkansas.gov.

All comments must be submitted no later than COB, March 7, 2023

Form ACF-202 – TANF Caseload Reduction Report


The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) has developed its Fiscal Year 2022 TANF Annual Report.  This report is being made available for public viewing.  ADWS is offering the public the opportunity to send comments for the methodologies used to complete this report via email to phil.harris@arkansas.gov

All comments must be submitted no later than COB, March 7, 2023

Form ACF-204 – TANF Fed Fiscal year 2022 Annual Report


In accordance with 42 U.S.C. 602, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS) is renewing its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) State Plan for Title IV of the Social Security Act  and complying with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 by incorporating the certification for state TANF agencies related to providing information to victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. 

The Division of Workforce Services requests public comment on the amended sections of the State Plan.  The plan is available for review on the ADWS website.  Hard copies of the plan are available at DWS/TANF, #2 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201.

All comments must be submitted in writing no later than the close of business on January 14, 2023.  Please submit written comments to the Division of Workforce Services (TANF), Attn: Tammy Richardson, PO Box 2981, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 or  tammy.h.richardson@arkansas.gov.

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Whether you are unemployed and searching for work, or looking to increase your skillset to further your career, we can help. Visit an Arkansas Workforce Center to meet with a career counselor, get help with job search and applications, learn about training opportunities, get certified as "work-ready", and more. We can provide services and connect you to resources that will help you achieve your employment and career goals.

New FOIA Request Portal

Now Arkansas citizens can submit FOIA requests to ADWS through an easy-to-use online portal! Click the link below to submit a request.

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