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provides selected youths the opportunity to gain on the job work experience, which will hopefully lead to jobs with career ladder opportunities. This falls under TANF purposes #1 and #2 and is considered non assistance.

t. Housing helps families secure or maintain permanent housing. This falls under TANF purpose #1 and may be considered assistance.

u. Earned Income Tax Credits informs families about the availability of earned income tax credits for families with children. This falls under TANF purpose #1 and is not considered assistance. Earned income tax credits, as well as other refundable income tax credits targeted to low-income households, are excluded from the determination of income for the purposes of benefit calculation.

v. Financial Management and Budgeting provides training and support to families to manage a budget; save to increase economic stability and family well-being; and utilize banking opportunities to increase credit rating. This falls under TANF purpose #2 and is not considered assistance.

w. Workplace Communication and Professional Development Training assists TANF participants with fostering quality communication with employers and peers to improve job placement and retention. This falls under TANF purpose #2 and is not considered assistance.

x. Grandparent Subsidy Program supports grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren in their homes. This falls under TANF purposes #1 and #2 and may be considered assistance.

Exemptions from Work Requirements