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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: 52
CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL PROVIDE INDIANS WITH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ASSISTANCE
The state will provide each member of an Indian tribe, who is domiciled in the state and not eligible for assistance under a tribal family assistance plan approved under section 412, with equitable access to assistance under the state program funded under this part attributable to funds provided by the federal government.
CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE AGAINST PROGRAM FRAUD AND ABUSE
The state has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to ensure against program fraud and abuse, including standards and procedures concerning nepotism, conflicts of interest among individuals responsible for the administration and supervision of the state program, kickbacks, and the use of political patronage.
CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDRES TO NOTIFY APPLICANTS OF SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARRASSMENT AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING
The state 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.
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE WILL SCREEN FOR AND IDENTIFY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
For individuals receiving assistance, the state has established and enforces standards and procedures to screen for and identify domestic violence.
Certified by Peter Hadler, Connecticut TANF Administrator, DSS Deputy Commissioner, and designee of Governor Ned Lamont:
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Peter Hadler
Date
April 15, 2024 Peter Hadler Digitally signed by Peter Hadler DN: cn=Peter Hadler, o=DSS, ou=Deputy Commissioner, email=peter.hadler@ct.gov, c=US Date: 2024.04.15 17:19:09 -04'00'