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ARP provides services to child abuse and neglect cases that DHHS has determined to be of low to moderate risk. ARP connects families to formal and informal supports, identifies family strengths and assesses needs. Services are tailored to the needs of the family to ensure that children live safely in their homes. This program is available to all Maine residents with children, however, expenditures are only claimed for families who are under 250% of FPL.

Scholarships TANF funds are provided to a non-profit which uses the funds to assist economically disadvantaged youth successfully transition to postsecondary education. Scholarships can be used for a variety of postsecondary opportunities including two- and four-year colleges, career and technical schools, trade based and vocational training, and other career related certification and licensing pathways. The scholarship must be used for tuition.

Pathways to Opportunities (PTO) PTO assists homeless young adults with housing and support services to stabilize their basic needs and explore educational and/or employment opportunities necessary to increase their self-sufficiency and allow them to take control of their future. In order to participate, youth must be under 25 years old and below 200% of FPL. TANF is only used to fund career navigators, who provide educational and career support and case management to increase stability.

Youth Homelessness Programs Youth Homelessness Programs assist youth up to age 21 with a variety of services including supplies, meals, shelter, and case management. The programs aim to help the youth meet their immediate material needs and receive the services they need to move out of homelessness and move towards self-sufficiency. TANF funds are used for three services: Outreach, Drop-In, and Shelter. Outreach caseworkers meet youth in the community and provide case management and material supports if there is an immediate need. This service aims to locate homeless youth and help them access the services they need. Drop-In programs give the youth a safe place to go during the day and provide case management as well as material supports. Shelters provide youth facing an immediate lack of housing a safe place to sleep for up to 30 days at a time, at which point the participant must leave the shelter for one day before re-entering. Shelter service is only claimed for the first 120 days.

Improving Outcomes for Youth Improving Outcomes for Youth encompasses several programs providing children up to 24 years of age with services to support their education and growth and improve their prospects for future success. TANF funded programs and services include: afterschool programs, career exploration and mentorship, suspension diversion for at risk youth, work readiness and academic achievement, financial literacy, social-emotional skill building, high risk behavior prevention, mentorship, and funding and support of post-secondary education.

Domestic Violence Services