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Table of Contents SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 3 SECTION 2: PLAN OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 5 Program Goals ................................................................................................................................. 5 Work Activities ................................................................................................................................. 7 SECTION 3: GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................................................................................... 18 SECTION 4: SPECIAL PROVISIONS ...................................................................................................... 22 SECTION 5: CERTIFICATION THAT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WILL OPERATE A CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM ................................................................................................................ 30 SECTION 6: CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL OPERATE FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................... 30 SECTION 7: CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL PROVIDE INDIANS WITH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ASSISTANCE. ...................................................................................................................................... 30 SECTION 8: CERTIFICATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM ....................................... 31 SECTION 9: CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE AGAINST PROGRAM FRAUD AND ABUSE ............................................................................................................................ 31 SECTION 10: OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE WILL SCREEN FOR AND IDENTIFY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ....................................................... 32 SECTION 11: NON-DISCRIMINATION ASSURANCES ......................................................................... 37 SECTION 12: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................ 38