Goals:

○ People are safe and living as independently as possible.

○ People are able to support themselves and their families through stable living wage employment.

○ Children and youth are safe, well and connected to their families, communities and cultural identities.

○ Choices made by seniors and people with disabilities about their own lives are honored.

○ Partners, clients and stakeholders are actively engaged in a variety of collaborative and meaningful ways.

○ Culturally specific and responsive services are provided by highly qualified and diverse staff.

○ The department is committed to equal access, service excellence and equity for all Oregonians

TANF was created to help families in need. The TANF bureau works with families to help them become self-sufficient. TANFs program features include:

1. Assisting needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes.

2. Preventative measures for out of wedlock pregnancy.

3. The encouragement of two parent families.

4. Reduction of the dependency of needy parents by assisting with job preparation.

● For all Oregonians to thrive, we need inclusive economic policies that ensure all workers, not just the wealthy few, enjoy the benefits of our economy.