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Iowa’s TANF State Plan

35 (I) providing direct care in a long-term care facility (as such terms are defined under section 2011); or

(II) in other occupations related to elder care determined appropriate by the State for which the State identifies an unmet need for service personnel, and, if so, shall include an overview of such assistance.

Iowa does not have any special provisions in place with respect to assisting individuals to train for, seek, and maintain employment in the types of occupations described above. Individuals assessed as having an aptitude or interest in these types of occupations and able to pass the required background checks, are encouraged to seek training to prepare them for work in these fields. Individuals participating in the requisite training for these occupations are eligible to receive the same type of assistance available to individuals in other types of training described in the earlier PROMISE JOBS Expense Allowances section of this Plan.

(2) CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL OPERATE A CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. A certification by the chief executive officer of the State that, during the fiscal year, the State will operate a child support enforcement program under the State plan approved under part D.

As certified by the Governor in the attached State Plan Certifications, Iowa will operate a child support enforcement program approved under part D of the State plan.

(3) CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL OPERATE A FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. A certification by the chief executive officer of the State that, during the fiscal year, the State will operate a foster care and adoption assistance program under the State plan approved under Part E, and that 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.

As certified by the Governor in the attached TANF State Plan Certifications, Iowa will operate a foster care and adoption assistance program under a State Plan approved under Part E and take actions as are necessary to ensure that children receiving foster care or adoption assistance are eligible for medical assistance under Title XIX.

(4) CERTIFICATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM. A certification by the chief executive officer of the State specifying which State agency or agencies will administer and supervise the program referred to in paragraph (1) for the fiscal year, which shall include assurances that local governments and private sector organizations:

A. have been consulted regarding the plan and design of welfare services in the State so that services are provided in a manner appropriate to local populations; and

B. have had at least 45 days to submit comments on the plan and the design of such services.