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SNAP/TANF Program Policy Manual CHAPTER: 1200 SECTION: 1200.00.00 GENERAL GENERAL PROGRAM PROGRAM INFORMATION INFORMATION

1200.00.00 GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

This chapter presents general information about the following Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) programs, administered by the Division of Family Resources throughout 92 counties: • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Section 1205) • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (Section 1210) • Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) • Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training (IMPACT) (Section 1215) 1205.00.00 SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (S)

The purpose of the SNAP program is to provide nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. 1205.05.00 LEGAL BASIS (S)

The legal basis for SNAP is: • The Food Stamp Act of 1977 • The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 • The Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981; and • The Food Security Act of 1965

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the federal agency which is responsible for administration of SNAP. This agency's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) provides specific guidance to states concerning the SNAP Program. 1210.00.00 CASH ASSISTANCE (C)

Cash Assistance programs are designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who meet specific program eligibility requirements.

Two federal programs, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), comprise the Cash Assistance Programs: • TANF provides financial assistance to dependent children and their parents or relatives who are deprived of financial support and who meet non- financial eligibility criteria.