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27.0 CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY
The State of Hawaii operates a program to provide TANF so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives; to end the 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.
Cash assistance is provided by TANF and work activities and employment placement assistance are provided by the FTW program.
The Chief Executive Officer of the State of Hawaii is Governor Josh Green, M.D.
28.0 CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE OPERATES A CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
The State operates a child support enforcement program.
29.0 CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE OPERATES A FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The State operates a foster care and adoption assistance program under the State Plan approved under part E and the State will take such actions as are necessary to ensure that children receiving assistance under such part are eligible for medical assistance under the State Plan under title XIX.
30.0 CERTIFICATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM
DHS is the agency responsible for the administration and supervision of the TANF program.
The State of Hawaii certifies that the forty-five (45) day comment period requirement was met; the State provided local government and private/public sector organizations the opportunity to comment on the plan, as required by federal statute. The Department also gives notice and seeks comment from the public any time it amends its regulations.