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Delaware TANF State Plan 10-1-23 to 09-30-26 Page 45 of 59

through screening, assessment, and case management services. The primary role of the Bridge program is to assist clients in accessing appropriate treatment services. The Bridge provider develops a plan with each client that identifies the needed services and develops strategies to ensure compliance with treatment recommendations. The Bridge provider may transport clients to appointments and will coordinate with the employment and training vendors to ensure that the client receives credit for their participation in treatment. In their role as case managers and client advocates, the Bridge provider will often assist clients who are facing homelessness or other emergency events, resolve these situations. All adult TANF recipients suspected of having problems related to substance abuse and/or mental health are referred to the Bridge program. Additionally, Bridge staff screen all adults for problems related to substance abuse disorders, behavioral health, and domestic violence as a routine process for adults entering the employment and training programs. Case managers from the Bridge program and the TANF WORKS vendors engage in on- going joint case planning and case collaboration. This integration of services ensures a long-term focus on self-sufficiency while being responsive to the need for immediate referral and access to treatment services.

Bridge TANF clients can include: o Employment and training mandatory adults and caretakers; o Employment and training exempt adults and caretakers; o Parents and caretakers with disabilities and medical exemptions; o Non-needy/payee only caretakers; o Employment and training mandatory minors; and o Clients experiencing difficulty engaging and/or complying with E&T vendors.

Families who are eligible for Supportive Services Include: • Families who are receiving TANF. A family's income must meet the standards described on page 6 for the family to be financially eligible for TANF. • Families with minor children who are eligible to receive DSS benefits or up to 200% of the federal poverty limit.

Services are provided by voucher or directly. In addition, TANF will, on a case- by-case basis, pay fees to purchase certificates, licenses, or testing needed to obtain employment. DSS will determine when such services are necessary for a TANF recipient to participate.

Services for Working Families in Financial Crisis