Elicit the political support of top-level politicians and administrators, and other stakeholders in developing and implementing policies and practices to address substance abuse within the context of welfare reform.

Continually assess and improve data collection, staff training, substance abuse screening and assessment, and other systems to identify and address substance abuse among TANF participants.

Identify a mix of treatment and employment-related services that address the multiple needs of substance abusing TANF participants in all regions.

Involve local agencies in developing state strategies to address substance abuse in the welfare system, and clearly communicate these strategies.