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TANF funds are used to support four domestic violence services: Helpline, DV-CPS Liaison, School- Based Education, and Support Groups. The Domestic Violence Helpline provides survivors with services, support, and referrals to community resources. In addition, it is used to screen survivors for additional services, such as domestic violence shelter and support groups. The DV-CPS Liaison works alongside child protective services to provide support to families who have experienced domestic violence. School-Based Education provides classroom education in schools from elementary through college. The curriculum includes themes such as safe and healthy relationships, recognizing domestic violence, and teen dating abuse. Support Groups provide peer support to domestic violence survivors. All support groups are led by a trained facilitator and include safety planning assistance and encouragement from fellow survivors.

Sexual Assault Services TANF funds are used to support three sexual assault services: Helpline, School-Based Education, and Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). The Sexual Assault Helpline provides survivors with services, support, and referrals to community resources. In addition, it is used to screen survivors for additional services, such as the Children’s Advocacy Center. School-Based Education provides classroom education in schools from elementary through college. The curriculum includes themes such as safe and healthy relationships, recognizing sexual assault, and personal space. The CAC includes a multi-disciplinary team which provides a coordinated response to assist child survivors of sexual assault. The CAC ensures the child does not need to repeat his or her story to several responders.

Whole Family Economic Security Initiatives TANF funds are provided to community action agencies and other community-based organizations to assist parents of minor children in their pursuit for stable employment or education intended to lead to employment. Eligible families must be below 200% of FPL. 22 M.R.S §3769-G.

Mental Health Outreach for Mothers (MOMS) TANF funds are provided to support in part, a MOMS Partnership® pilot program. The MOMS Partnership® is a program model and package of principles and approaches that, together, can significantly reduce depressive symptoms among under-resourced, over- burdened pregnant women and moms and increase the social and economic mobility of their families. Eligible families must be below 200% of FPL.