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program, kickbacks, and the use of political patronage. • The State Plan is available to the public. • Alaska ensures, that if a state has elected to establish and enforce standards and procedures regarding the screening for, and identification of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking pursuant to the Family Violence Option (found at section 402(a)(7) of the Social Security Act): 1. The TANF Program provides information about the options available to current and potential beneficiaries; and 2. Case workers and other agency personnel responsible for administering the TANF program are provided with training regarding standards and procedures related to the Family Violence Option. • Alaska will screen for and identify individuals receiving assistance under this part with a history of domestic violence while maintaining the confidentiality of such individuals and refer such individuals to counseling and supportive services. Furthermore, the state will waive, pursuant to a determination of good cause, other program requirements such as time limits for individuals receiving assistance, residency requirements, child support cooperation requirements, and family cap provisions, in cases where compliance with such requirements would make it more difficult for individuals receiving assistance under this part to escape domestic violence or unfairly penalize such individuals who are or have been victimized by such violence, or individuals who are at risk of further domestic violence. • Alaska has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to ensure that applicants and potential applicants for TANF are notified of assistance made available by the state to victims of sexual harassment and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. • Alaska’s case workers and other agency personnel responsible for administering the TANF program are trained in: the nature and dynamics of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; state standards and procedures relating to the prevention of, and assistance for; individuals who are victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and methods of ascertaining and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and documentation related to applicants for assistance and their children who have provided notice about their experiences of sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. CERTIFIED BY THE COMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, STATE OF ALASKA: _____________________________________________________ 02/02/2026 _____________________ Heidi Hedberg Date Alaska TANF State Plan P lan Effective December 31, 2025 29 | P a g e