SECTION 8 - LIST OF FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES

In accordance with the requirements of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act of 1996, I, J.B. Pritzker, Governor of the State of Illinois, certify that the State of Illinois agrees to the following:

CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL OPERATE A CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. Illinois will operate a child support enforcement program under the State Plan approved under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.

CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL OPERATE A FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Illinois will operate a foster care and adoption assistance program under the State Plan approved under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, 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 pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

CERTIFICATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM. The Illinois Department of Human Services is authorized to administer and operate the TANF Program.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT. Illinois assures that local governments and private sector organizations 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.

PUBLIC COMMENT. Illinois assures that local governments and private sector organizations have had at least 45 days to submit comments on the State Plan and the design of such services.

CERTIFICATION THAT ILLINOIS WILL PROVIDE NATIVE AMERICANS WITH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ASSISTANCE. Illinois will provide each Native American with equitable access to assistance under the State program funded under this part attributable to funds provided by the Federal government.

CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE AGAINST PROGRAM FRAUD AND ABUSE. Illinois has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to ensure against program fraud and abuse, including standards and procedures concerning nepotism, conflicts of interest among individuals responsible for the administration and supervision of the State program kickbacks, and the use of political patronage.

OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION OF STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THE STATE WILL SCREEN FOR AND IDENTIFY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. The State of Illinois adopts the Domestic Violence Option pursuant to 42 USC §602(2)(7).

CERTIFICATION THAT THE STATE WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT OR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR STALKING. Illinois has established and is enforcing standards and procedures to ensure that applicants and potential applicants for TANF are notified of assistance made available by the state to victims of sexual harassment and survivors of domestic violence sexual assault, or stalking. Illinois will ensure that caseworkers and other agency personnel responsible for administering the TANF program are trained in: the nature and dynamics of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; state standards and procedures relating to the prevention of, and assistance for, individuals who are victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and methods of ascertaining and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and documentation related to applicants for assistance and their children who have provided notice about their experience of sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Illinois has adopted the Family Violence Option set forth in section 402(s)(7) to establish and enforce standards and procedures regarding the screening for, and identification of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and will ensure information is provided about the options available to current and potential beneficiaries and ensure that caseworkers and other agency personnel are provided with training regarding relevant state standards and procedures. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF STATE PLAN SUMMARY. The State shall make available to the public a summary of this State Plan upon request. Back to Top

JB Pritzker Governor State of Illinois

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Terri Kulhan

Illinois TANF Director

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November 22, 2024