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STATE OF CONNECTICUT TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) STATE PLAN 2024-2026
Effective Date: 10/1/23 – 9/30/26 ☐ Initial Submission Date: 12/31/2023 ☒ Revision Date: 04/15/2024 Page: 32
are targeted to priority school districts and offer support services outside of basic education that are designed to foster success and result in enhanced opportunities for children as they mature into adulthood.
The services offered under these programs are targeted to children of needy families, although services are provided to all children within the school district who would benefit by receiving the service.
TANF Purpose #3: Prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies.
Funding: Segregated Federal TANF funds
D. 17. Young Parents Program – State Department of Education
The State Department of Education (SDE) provides funds for programs to help teen parents stay in school. The funds are used to cover transportation costs for teen parents and their children to and from school and childcare facilities. The funds are also used to operate parenting education programs and prevention programs for teens that are at-risk of becoming teen parents. There are no income guidelines for this program.
TANF Purpose #3: Prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies.
Funding: Segregated Federal TANF funds