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pregnancies, and purpose four, encouraging the formation and maintenance of two- parent families.

1.3 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

The State’s Workforce Innovation Act of 2000 separated the TANF-funded eligibility and TCA functions from the TANF-funded workforce functions statutorily and operationally. Chapter 414, F.S., sets forth provisions for receipt of TCA and requires all individuals who do not meet TCA exemptions to participate in work or alternative plan activities. Chapter 445, F.S., consolidates the State workforce policy direction under the State Board, administratively staffed by CareerSource Florida, Inc. (CSF), and designates the Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce) as the administrative, fiscal, and implementing agency for TCA work activities and supportive services, the Welfare Transition (WT) program.

Chapter 414, Family Self-Sufficiency Chapter 445, Workforce Innovation

1.4 OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Florida administers the TANF program through three state departments, a network of Local Workforce Development Boards and a workforce services delivery system. A description follows of how these organizations work together to deliver programs to assist TANF/TCA recipients in the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency and provide other family support that meet one of the four purposes of TANF: 1. Department of Children and Families (DCF): Eligibility Determination, Temporary Cash Assistance Payment, and Nonrecurring Short-term Benefit Programs. DCF is the recipient of the TANF block grant and is responsible for determining eligibility for a TCA payment to eligible families and imposing penalties for a participant who fails to meet Welfare Transition work requirements. In addition, DCF contracts with other public and private organizations to provide some of the TANF family support services (non-assistance) programs described in this State Plan. 2. Department of Commerce (FloridaCommerce): Administration and Accountability. FloridaCommerce is the designated State agency for administering workforce programs, funding, and personnel. The Florida Legislature appropriates TANF funds to, and charges it with providing administrative and program guidance for the merged workforce and TANF/WT support delivery system. FloridaCommerce also serves as the administrative and fiscal entity for the State Board, and FloridaCommerce ensures the appropriate administration of workforce programs and funds. 3. State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) and CareerSource Florida, Inc. (CSF): Planning, Policy, and Strategic Direction.