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I V - A S T A T E O F M A I N E T A N F S T A T E P L A N

STATE OF MAINE STATE PLAN FOR TITLE IV-A OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION

PAGE I TANF STATE PLAN RENEWAL

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II

TANF STATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS

(i) Conducting a Program That Provides Assistance to Needy Families

2-7 (ii) Determining That Parents or Caretakers are Ready to Engage in Work

7-9 (iii) Ensuring That Parents and Caretakers Engage in Work When Required

10 (iv) Restricting the Use and Disclosure of Information About Individuals & Families 10-11 (v) Preventing and Reducing the Incidence of Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancies

11 (vi) Conducting a Program on Statutory Rape

11-12 (vii) Policies and Practices to Prevent EBT use in Restricted Establishments

12-13 (viii) Ensuring EBT Access with No Charges and access to information about EBT Use 13

III

SPECIAL PROVISIONS (i) Treating Families Moving into Maine From Another State

14 (ii) Providing Assistance to Individuals Who Are not U.S. Citizens

14 (iii) Administrative Reviews

14 (iv) Work Requirements

15 (v) Elder Justice Act Provision

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IV TANF FUNDED PROGRAMS

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V STATE MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT (MOE) FUNDED PROGRAMS

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VI TANF STATE PLAN CERTIFICATIONS

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ATTACHMENT A: ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

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