In the summer of 2012, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families issued new guidance to states on the availability of waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. This marks the first time that HHS has invited states to submit waiver proposals for TANF pilot projects. David Hansell outlines the significant opportunity this presents for states looking to innovate in their welfare-to-work programs in this podcast.