III. Programs Funded by TANF Block Grant Funds that Meet Purpose 3 or Purpose 4

The following services meet either Purpose 3 or Purpose 4 under Section 601 (a) of the Social Security Act (42 USC 601(a)). Purpose 3 is to "prevent and reduce the incidence of out- of-wedlock pregnancies." Purpose 4 is to "encourage the formation and maintenance of two- parent families." TANF Block Grant funds are used, and the services are provided to eligible families without regard to the family's income. Teen Responsibility, Education, Achievement, Caring and Hope (Teen REACH): Structured Activities during non-school hours to help prevent involvement in gang activity, alcohol and substance abuse, sexual activity, teen pregnancy and other problems facing teenagers. Healthy Families: Intensive home visiting to families at risk of child abuse or neglect, targeting new parents, providing services designed to promote healthy child development, strengthen parent-child relationships, prevent further teen pregnancies, coping with stress and supporting parents as the child's first teacher. Parents Too Soon: Counseling and other services for young parents including counseling to help prevent further teen pregnancies. Guide to Programs Brochure: a brochure provided to aid recipients detailing the services available through IDHS.

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