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TANF State Plan FFY 2026 Effective October 1, 2025 Page 13 of 24 Department and the work site. Also includes an individual placed in work experience (not community service) by another agency’s program, such as Vocational Rehabilitation or Probation and Parole. The purpose of the work experience is to improve the employability of those who cannot find unsubsidized employment. Community Service Individual who performs volunteer work for the direct benefit of community organizations (public or nonprofit) or has been assigned Community Service by a court. Work Finding Activities Individual who is involved in active job search or participating in work preparation activities (job readiness). These activities may include job readiness assessment, classes, workshops, or one-on-one training on resume writing, how to interview, how to keep a job, budgeting, setting up a business, etc. Education Education directly related to employment in the case of a recipient who has not received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency, would be education related to a specific job, occupation or job offer. Employment Preparation Education (Job Skills Training) Job skills training directly related to employment is training or education for job skills required by an employer to provide an individual with the ability to obtain employment or to advance or adapt to the changing demands of the workplace. Vocational Training Training (not to exceed 12 months with respect to any individual) is organized educational programs that are directly related to the preparation of individuals for employment in current or emerging occupations requiring training other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. Other Activities Individual involved in activities designed to improve the ability to obtain and maintain employment, which may include life skills training, non- work-related assessment, following doctor’s instructions, using community resources such as diabetes centers, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, physical therapy, etc. These activities can be counted for non-CORE activities hours but do not count toward CORE hours for the work participation rate. In addition, TANF funds are not used to pay for medical services.

R. Child Care Services for Non-TANF Families Working Idaho families with a dependent child are eligible for Child Care Services when they meet current ICCP eligibility guidelines. Child Care Services expenses for non-TANF families may be paid by direct TANF funds for working families who qualify for ICCP. Payment for Child Care Services is made directly to the providers. S. Contracts for Employment and Training and Case Management Employment and Training (E&T) serves individuals who are unable to meet the basic needs of their family or the children they support. For the purposes of E&T, the term “needy” includes families whose income is no greater than 200% of FPG, non-custodial parents whose income is no greater than 400% of FPG, and families who are eligible for Food Stamps, Medicaid, and ICCP. The services are funded by