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d) 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.

I hereby approve this TANF State Plan for the District of Columbia and submittal of this plan to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

_____________________________ Signed: __________________________________ Date

Muriel Bowser

Mayor