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

46 ► Safety Net services initiated for former KTAP recipients, who have total gross income at or below 200 percent of federal poverty level, when no longer eligible for KTAP benefits due to being sanctioned for three months for not participating in KWP or due to benefit time limitations ► Assessment of family and home situation to identify problems and referral to available resources in the community, or if needed, crisis intervention with financial assistance for basic needs such as food, clothing, fuel, utilities, housing, etc. ► Recipients of safety net services shall have access to LEP services and shall have reasonable accommodation for a disability provided if needed ► Financial assistance available up to $635 over four (4) months, during a twelve (12) month period ► Safety Net services are funded through TANF and considered short-term assistance pursuant to 45 CFR 260.31(b)(1)

Alternative Program

Wilson-Fish (WF) Alternative Program:

► The purpose of the Wilson-Fish alternative program is to establish an alternative to the traditional State-administered refugee assistance program through the provision of integrated assistance (cash and medical) and services (employment, case management, ESL classes and other social services) to clients to increase early employment and self-sufficiency prospects. ► WF applicants must meet all requirements of 45 C.F.R. 400.43 (“Requirements for documentation of refugee status”) to be eligible for the WF-funded program. ► Eligibility for services and assistance through ACF’s Office of Refugee DocuSign Envelope ID: BCAE5958-05F7-4630-9CB0-C6ACABA180AA