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families and support quality enhancement initiatives. For the childcare subsidy program, income must be below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. In addition to that listed below, D.C. may use MOE funds for any services listed in Section 2 of this Plan.
b) MOE funds may be used to support employment services for TANF recipients. Employment retention services are available for former TANF recipient up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
c) MOE funds may be used to finance certain administrative and systems costs associated with the TANF program.
CERTIFICATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN SUPPORT OF THE TANF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STATE PLAN
The District of Columbia will operate a program to provide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) so that the children may be cared for in their own homes or in homes of relatives or caregivers and to end dependence of needy able-bodied adults on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work and pathway to the middle class.
The plan includes all required assurances and provisions to be implemented by the District of Columbia Department of Human Services. The named District Government agency has been given authority to administer and supervise the activities referenced in the state plan.