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that children receiving assistance under such part are eligible for medical assistance under the State plan under title XIX.

Delaware certifies it will operate a Foster Care and Adoption Assistance program in accordance with part E and the State Plan, and take all necessary actions to ensure that children receiving assistance are eligible for medical assistance.

4. Administration of the Program

Certification of the administration of the program. – A certification by the chief executive officer of the State specifying which State agency or agencies will administer and supervise the program referred to in paragraph (1) for the fiscal year, which shall include assurances that local governments and private sector organizations- A. have been consulted regarding the plan and design of welfare services in the State so that services are provided in a manner appropriate to local populations; and B. have had at least 45 days to submit comments on the plan and the design of such services.

Structure of Agency

The Division of Social Services (DSS), a division of the State of Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), administers TANF. While DHSS is the lead agency, program administration is accomplished through a partnership of DSS, the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC).

The Department of Health and Social Services is the cabinet level agency designated by the State as responsible for Delaware's public assistance programs as allowed under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act. Within the Department, the Division of Social Services (DSS) administers these programs. (DSS organizational chart included as Appendix B.)

State Agencies Involved

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, the Department of Labor, and the Delaware Economic Development Office have a unique partnership. All three agencies are responsible for moving welfare clients to work. These three agencies have collaborated in developing Delaware's TANF program, in public information, in implementation, and continue to collaborate in managing the initiative.