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h. DHS recognizes that the Digital Divide created challenges in customers engaging in activities. As DHS pivots to offering more virtual services, DHS will continue to explore opportunities to partner with community leaders and organizations to provide connections to internet access and equipment.

i. Tuition Assistance Program Initiative for TANF (TAPIT) - to provide tuition assistance for TANF recipients pursuing post-secondary education. TAPIT participants generally combine school attendance with employment-related activities such as a work-study program. TAPIT is the funding source of last resort, and recipients receive assistance pursuing alternative funding sources including Pell grants and District-supported tuition assistance. This falls under TANF purpose #2 and is not considered assistance.

j. Transfers to Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) - to transfer Funds to the SSBG to support housing stability for families with children (SSBG only serves families who fall within 200% of FPL). Stable housing supports parents in finding sustainable employment and earning off of TANF.

k. Child Care - to fund child care subsidy payments for low income families in order for them to participate in occupational training and education, obtain or maintain employment, strengthen the family and end dependency on public assistance. This supports the 2 Gen approach and is offered through the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). This falls under TANF purpose #2 and may be considered assistance.

l. Family Preservation Services - to provide family preservation-related services to low-income families with children. These services may include short-term out-of-home placements when a child is removed due to a family crisis. Such services may not be supported for more than 180 days and must be provided in conjunction with an assessment or services geared toward