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SECTION V: State Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Funded Programs Separate State Programs provide support to Maine’s needy families. Funds expended on programs in this section are counted as state maintenance of effort (MOE) funds.

Maintenance of Effort -- Maine will continue its maintenance of effort based on FFY 1994 expenditures at the level of at least 80 percent unless federal work participation rates are met, in which case Maine will reduce its MOE expenditures to 75 percent. In order to meet its annual MOE obligation, Maine may count any qualifying expenditures that are allowed under federal statute and regulation. Qualifying MOE expenditures are any expenditure made on behalf of TANF-eligible families.

Programs for TANF Cash Assistance Recipients The following programs provide ongoing assistance to families receiving TANF cash aid. See Section II, pgs. 2-7 for TANF eligibility requirements. The services are designed to support the family in meeting basic needs and gaining the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce and increase self-reliance. Program benefits include financial assistance, employment and training, and employment supports.

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) See Section II, pgs 2-7 for TANF eligibility requirements. TANF countable income must be at or below the applicable Standard of Need. See Attachment A for Maximum Benefit and Standard of Need table.

Parents as Scholars (PaS) See TANF Funded Programs. This program is State/MOE funded only after the first 12 months of participation. See Section II, pgs. 2-7 for TANF eligibility requirements. See Attachment A for Maximum Benefit and Standard of Need table.

ASPIRE Support Services See TANF Funded Programs. This program is State/MOE funded only for participants in State/MOE funded programs. See Section II, pgs. 2-7 for TANF eligibility requirements. See Attachment A for Maximum Benefit and Standard of Need table.

Child Support Pass Through/Supplemental TANF Up to $50 of current child support collected for a TANF family is ‘passed through’ to the family. When more than $50 in current or arrearage is collected the family may receive a supplemental TANF or PaS payment. The pass-through amount is disregarded for eligibility purposes and is counted as TANF State MOE. See Section II, pgs. 2-7 for TANF eligibility requirements. See Attachment A for Maximum Benefit and Standard of Need table.

TANF Earnings Food Benefit (TEFB) See TANF Funded Programs. This program is State/MOE funded only for participants in State/MOE funded programs. See Section II, pgs. 2-7 for TANF eligibility requirements and Section IV, pg. 16, TANF Earnings Food Benefit.