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As we approach the end of the year, Congress has lept into action - taking important steps on several pieces of legislation that are important to America Forward and the America Forward Coalition.  The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Last week, the House Education and Workforce Committee passed a comprehensive bill to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

In October, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that outlined substantial changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. At America Forward, we remain concerned about persistent inequities and ineffectiveness stemming from the design and implementation of the current TANF program – issues that were raised by several bipartisan witnesses

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org.   AppleTree AppleTree preschool works to provide free, high

On November 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released the second Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the $100 million Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results (SIPPRA) program. Applications are due by April 15, 2024 from state and local governments, who can partner with private intermediaries and providers on a range of issues. Building on a

  Improving economic mobility is essential to strengthening families, communities, and our nation. But even as the demand for workers continues to grow, millions of people across the country still face systemic barriers to employment and economic opportunity, especially people in historically under-resourced communities. Providing new, innovative pathways into the workforce and reimagining outdated workforce development systems are critical steps

Today, America Forward published a new report, Unlocking Innovation: Advancing the Continuous Improvement of Federal Evidence Funds, assessing the impact of federal evidence funds and recommending key steps to support continuous improvement, advance equity, and expand access moving forward. Federal evidence funds have become a vital funding stream for fostering innovation and driving stronger, more equitable outcomes for students, workers,

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. Lastinger Center for Learning The University of Florida’s Lastinger

Every month, America Forward highlights examples of the vital work being done by our Coalition members to support students, families, educators, workers, elected leaders, advocates, and communities across the country. If your organization has resources, an announcement, or a story you would like to see included, please send it to america_forward@newprofit.org. BARR Center The BARR Center is dedicated to helping

Today, America Forward led a group of 31 diverse organizations from across the country in sending a letter to the Senate and House Committees on Agriculture in support of including the RESET for America’s Future Act of 2023, or RESET Act, in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization.  Introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the RESET Act will improve and strengthen

In the federal policy landscape each year, there are important opportunities to develop more innovative, effective, and equitable solutions to the pressing challenges facing communities across the country. It is critical that lawmakers, leaders, and officials work together every day to capitalize on these opportunities.  Regularly, the team at America Forward works together with our Coalition members to compile a