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To further promote employer interest in hiring TANF recipients, the Departments of Labor and Economic Development meet with members of the business community at regularly scheduled events such as monthly Chamber of Commerce meetings and at special events.

Role of Public and Private Contractors in Delivery of Services

Delaware has contracted with private for-profit and non-profit providers and the local community college network to provide job readiness, job placement, and retention services to welfare clients since 1986. These contractual arrangements continue under TANF. Contractors include community and faith-based social services agencies and organizations offering specialized services.

A number of community providers across the State provide academic remediation to TANF recipients.

iii. Ensure that parents and caretakers receiving assistance under the program engage in work activities in accordance with section 407

Who Must Participate

All adult caretakers and other adults in the time-limited assistance unit who are not exempt must participate in TANF employment and training related activities.

The three exemptions are: 1. A single custodial parent caring for a child under 12 months of age is limited to 12 months in a parent’s lifetime per 45 CFR§261.22(c)(1) and (c)(2); 2. An individual determined unemployable by a health care professional; and 3. A parent caring for his or her child or spouse who is disabled.

Services to Move Families to Work

Delaware's goal is to place the adult recipient into unsubsidized employment as quickly as possible. To accomplish this goal, the current menu of potential services includes all the federally acceptable categories of work activities, as shown below. In addition, Delaware offers ongoing case management, work retention, and job enhancement services provided by our TANF WORKS contractors. Services include: • Unsubsidized employment;