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1.1 STATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS

Florida’s TANF State Plan is outlined and updated in accordance with Section 402 of the Social Security Act (SSA), as amended by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 (Public Law 104-193) and further amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-33), the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 (Public Law 109-171), and the Elder Justice Act of 2009, Section 6703(a)(2) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-148). The information submitted below provides information on the provisions of the State’s program as synchronized with federal requirements.

The Act and Plan are applicable to all political subdivisions in the state.

1.2 BACKGROUND

The Florida TANF and TANF/MOE program continues to commit its TANF block grant and MOE resources to a work-oriented, family support public assistance program.

DCF operates call centers with an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) for 24/7 service availability and engage an extensive network of community partners equipped with internet access to offer assistance to applicants needing to complete on-line applications and provide verification. The technological improvements made with the web application, MyACCESS Account, and the number of partnerships provided through the community partner network have contributed to the encouragement of self-sufficiency in the program’s participants.

The web-based application is available in English, Spanish, and Creole. The paper application is available in 10 different languages. Whether applying through DCF or a community partner, applicants requiring language assistance or reasonable accommodations for disabling conditions can request and receive the services they seek.

To ensure effective communication and meaningful access to programs and services, DCF notifies individuals with disabilities and/or Limited English Proficient (LEP) persons about the availability of services at no cost. Such services may include, but are not limited to, sign language and language interpretation services.

Documents notifying applicants and program participants of adverse actions are communicated in plain language, provided in the applicant or program participant’s primary language, and advises the program participant how to have the document interpreted free of charge.

Florida’s program currently focuses its block grant and MOE funding primarily on TANF purpose one, to make sure children are safe in their homes or the homes of relatives, and purpose two, program participants are prepared to enter and retain employment. The TANF program works cooperatively with other federal, state, faith-based, and non-profit programs that devote funding toward purpose three, reducing out of wedlock