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iv. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, unless the chief executive officer of the State opts out of this provision by notifying the Secretary, a State shall, consistent with the exception provided in section 407(e)(2), require a parent or caretaker receiving assistance under the program who, after receiving such assistance for 2 months is not exempt from work requirements and is not engaged in work, as determined under section 407(c), to participate in community service employment, with minimum hours per week and tasks to be determined by the State.

As permitted by statute, Delaware has opted out of this provision.

v. The document shall indicate whether the State intends to assist individuals to train for, seek, and maintain employment– 1. providing direct care in a long-term care facility (as such terms are defined under section 2011); or 2. in other occupations related to elder care determined appropriate by the State for which the State identifies an unmet need for service personnel, and, if so, shall include an overview of such assistance.

Eldercare Workforce Development

Delaware does not intend at this time to assist individuals to train for, seek, and maintain employment in the following specific activities: • Providing direct care in a long-term care facility (as such terms are defined in §2011 of the Social Security Act); or • In other occupations related to elder care determined appropriate by the State for which the State identifies an unmet need for service personnel.

2. Child Support Enforcement Program

Certification that the state will operate a child support enforcement program. – A certification by the chief executive officer of the State that, during the fiscal year, the State will operate a child support enforcement program under the State plan approved under part D.

Cooperation with the Division of Child Support Services