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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Title IV-A State Plan

22 ► Based on the assessment, a self-sufficiency plan (TAA) is jointly developed by case manager and client containing: ► An employment goal for the participant ► Services to be provided by the agency (including child care assistance) ► Activities to be undertaken by the recipient to achieve the employment goal ► Other needs of the family ► Where appropriate, reasonable accommodations and language assistance will be provided to beneficiaries to ensure meaningful access and effective communication ► The TAA is completed by work eligible adults and teen parents who are the head of household or married to the head of household

Components:

► All activities allowable in federal law ► Unsubsidized employment includes all paid employment that is not subsidized by TANF or any other public program to include self- employment ► Subsidized employment is an activity in which the participant works for either a private or public sector employer who is reimbursed for a portion of the wage paid to the participant ► Work experience training program (WEP) is an activity to improve the employability of individuals not otherwise able to obtain employment by providing experience and training which assists the individual in obtaining regular public or private unsubsidized employment ► WEP limited to projects which serve a useful public purpose ► WEP placement only used if training is needed to obtain a job DocuSign Envelope ID: BCAE5958-05F7-4630-9CB0-C6ACABA180AA