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Delaware’s TANF State Plan 10-1-2017 to 9-30-2020
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The Social Services Advisory Council was established by Executive Order. The Governor appoints council members to advise the directors of both the Division of Social Services (DSS) and the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) on matters related to public assistance and child support. Council members represent the community, advocates, non-profit providers, educators, and interested citizens.
DSS and DCSS management regularly meet with the Social Services Advisory Council to discuss TANF and other social services and child support programs.
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 of ?.
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; 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