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CERTIFICATIONS
The State will operate a program to provide Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) so children can be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives, to end dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage, to prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and establish annual numerical goals for preventing and reducing the incidence of these pregnancies, and to encourage the formation and maintenance of two- parent families.
The program is known as the Welfare Transition Program as named in the Workforce Innovation Act of 2000.
In administering and operating a program that provides Temporary Assistance for Families with minor children under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, the state will: 1. Specify which state agency or agencies will administer and supervise the program under Part A in all political subdivisions of the State:
The Department of Children and Families (Economic Self Sufficiency Program): DCF determines eligibility for temporary cash assistance and provides ongoing assistance and services to needy families.
The Department of Health: DOH administers programs related to the prevention of teenage pregnancies and out-of-wedlock births. (No direct TANF funding appropriated at this time.)
CareerSource Florida, Inc.: The administrative entity created by the Florida Legislature tasked with providing staff and support to the State Workforce Development Board, principal workforce policy organization of the State.
Department of Commerce: FloridaCommerce is responsible for work activities and support services for participants subject to the time limits and work requirements and eligibility for diversion payments.
Department of Education: Administrative home of the Office of Early Learning’s School Readiness (Child Care) Program. 2. Assure that local governments and private sector organizations: a. Have been consulted about the plan and design of welfare services in the state so services are provided in a manner appropriate to local populations. b. Have at least 45 days to submit comments on the plan and design of such services. 3. Operate a Child Support Enforcement program under the State plan approved under part D, Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, as amended. In accordance with section 409.2557, F.S., the Department of Revenue is the state agency designated to administer and supervise this program.