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STATE OF ARKANSAS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES REVISED 2023 Page 10 of 46 comments for potential changes to the draft Plan. At the conclusion of the public comment period, DWS will submit a revised Plan to include the following information: the number of comments received on the draft Plan; the types of comments received; and any changes DWS made to the draft Plan as a result of the comments. Administrative Procedures Act The policies developed to operate the Transitional Employment Assistance program are subject to the promulgation requirements of the Arkansas Administrative Procedures Act. This includes a thirty (30) day public comment period. 2.2 Program Goals 1. To increase the number of families who leave Transitional Employment Assistance due to employment. 2. To increase the number of families leaving Transitional Employment Assistance due to employment that stay employed and experiences a gain in earnings. 3. To increase teen's future earning potential through the completion of high school and by reducing out of wedlock births to teens. 2.3 Measurement of Goals Measurement of the program goals will be accomplished through performance reports produced by DHS, DWS and from reports from the Arkansas Department of Health relative to out-of-wedlock births. Section 3 POPULATIONS TO BE SERVED Transitional Employment Assistance will be available to economically needy families with children under the age of eighteen (18) years who are residing in the State of Arkansas and meet specified eligibility requirements. Families receiving cash assistance must meet all of the following eligibility criteria. 3.1 Definition of Needy Family A needy family is defined as one which includes a child or children under the age of 18 years and the parent(s) or other adult relative caretaker who is living with such child(ren) and whose family income and resources are within specified limits.