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STATE OF CONNECTICUT TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) STATE PLAN 2021-2023  SECTION C

EFFECTIVE DATE 10/1/20– 9/30/23  Initial Submission 12/29/20  Revision –  Page 46 CERTIFICATIONS STATE PLAN CERTIFICATIONS The State of Connecticut will operate a program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives; to end dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage; to prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and establish annual numerical goals for preventing and reducing the incidence of these pregnancies; and to encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families. The following certifications, in accordance with Sec. 402 (a) of the Social Security Act, are made by the Chief Executive officer of the State of Connecticut. The Chief Executive Officer of the state is Governor Edward M. Lamont CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL OPERATE A CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM The state will operate a child support enforcement program under the State Plan approved under part D. CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL OPERATE A FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The state will operate a foster care and adoption assistance program under the State Plan approved under part E, and the state will take such actions as are necessary to ensure that children receiving assistance under such part are eligible for medical assistance under the State Plan under title XIX. CERTIFICATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM The Department of Social Services is the agency responsible for the administration and supervision of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. The state consulted with and has given local governments and private sector organizations the opportunity to comment on the plan and the design of the services provided by the program described in this plan, so that services are provided in a manner appropriate to local populations. The department also gives notice and seeks comments from the public any time it amends its regulations. Anyone wishing to comment has had at least 45 days to submit comments on the substance of the plan and the design of such services.

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