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Wilmington. The purpose of these sites are to reduce shootings, homicides, underage alcohol consumption, and substance abuse use by promoting youth development through positive decision making, proper time management, and an increase in physical and mental activities. Workshops and activities will address issues, including violence prevention, illegal substance use, alcohol awareness, civic and political engagement, time management, cyber-bullying, suicide prevention. The targeted population is youth between the ages of 11- 17. TANF purposes 1, 2 and 3.

Subsidized Employment Program Delaware will use a combination of TANF and MOE funds to support a Subsidized Employment program which places TANF clients or adults in needy families in public or private sector companies paying their wages for a period of no more than 12 months. This program provides opportunities that will lead to permanent employment in public or private sector companies. TANF purpose 2.

Specialized Training Programs Delaware will use a combination of TANF and MOE funds to offer specialized training programs for TANF Recipients. The primary goal of these programs are to provide clients with the basic skills, education and supportive services needed to acquire and retain jobs with a specific skill set. Delaware partners with agencies and offers short-term (2-26 weeks) training programs that provides certificates or an entry skill at the end of the course. TANF purposes 2.

Community Partner Support Unit Delaware will use a combination of TANF and MOE funds to support the Community Partner Support Unit which provides services to the low income, at-risk communities throughout Delaware. The goal is to provide supports that will help reduce violence, illegal substance use, and promote civic and political engagement, by providing trauma informed care and healthy choices. The unit provides services to parents and as well as their children within the community to help eliminate barriers to employment and provide greater access to DSS services. TANF purposes 1, 2, 3, and 4.

5. Access to Indian Tribes

Certification that the state will provide indians with equitable access to assistance. – A certification by the chief executive officer of the State that, during the fiscal year, the State will provide each member of an Indian tribe, who is domiciled in the State and is not eligible for assistance under a tribal family assistance plan approved under section 412, with equitable