Collaborations between community development corporations (CDCs) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) initiatives which provide funds for job creation programs, have become more commonplace in recent years. Programs operated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have been a key catalyst, nurturing productive partnerships between traditional TANF-funded agencies and CDCs.

Many states and localities have had extensive experience developing joint ventures between community development groups, intermediaries, TANF agencies, and committed corporations. This guidebook elaborates on collaborative models 
and provides useful information for state agenciesand CDCs to evaluate when
contemplating new approaches for developing job opportunities for low-income families.

CONTENTS
Acknowledgements.
Executive Summary.
Overview.
Description of Pertinent New TANF Regulations.
OCS History of Providing Innovative Resources to CDCs to Facilitate Job Creation and Programmatic Innovation.
Road Map Re: Collaborative Paths Potentially Taken by CDCs.
Description of CDC Networks.
Depiction of Best Practice Approaches/Programmatic Opportunities.
Considertaions for CDCs Fostering Job Training and Job Creation Partnerships with Business.
State Programmatic Innovations.
Strategies for Connecting TANF Recipients to Employment.
Creating Measurable Outcomes and Success Standards.
Accessing Supplemental Funds from Governmental, Philanthropic and Private Sources.
Helpful Web Sites.
Sample Agreements.
Bibliography.