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o Family members must not be current recipients of regular TANF, including Transitional Transportation or Transitional Childcare; and o Family’s primary individual must sign an agreement restricting any member of their household from receiving TANF for a period of three (3) months.

Households will be required to pass the gross income limits standard (200% of Federal Poverty Level). The maximum amount of resources the family may retain to be eligible is $3000. In addition to the above, at least one (1) adult in the household must:

o be employed an average of 25 or more hours per week at or above the federal minimum wage; or o have documentation of the promise of a job starting within 3 months from the application date, working an average of 25 or more hours per week at or above federal minimum wage; or o be currently participating in a short-term, work-related training program.

A payment of up to $3000 will be issued directly to the family (parent/caretaker relative and child) or an approved vendor to assist in resolving any short-term financial issues related to basic needs (i.e., childcare, transportation, rent and relocation expenses).

h. TANF funds may be used to provide family preservation services to families, with dependent children, earning at or below 350 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. Social workers and homemakers provide supportive services to promote the safety and well-being of children and their families, promote stability and permanency, and preserve family unity. The goal of the program is to provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives.

i. TANF funds may be used for temporary care (not to exceed 45 days) of children in foster care. The placements are through emergency shelter facilities and normally do not exceed 45 days. TANF funds will not be used to duplicate Federal foster care payments. Families eligible for this program are not required to be TANF eligible but must be below 350 percent of the Federal Poverty Level. The goal of the program is to provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in homes of relatives.

j. In efforts to provide a continuum of service and prevent gaps of opportunity for youth and adults ages 16-59 and to reduce the overall incidence of poverty, TANF funds may be used for workforce, training and education to provide assistance to needy families and to end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage.

Program activities include but are not limited to: o adult basic education o high school equivalency o work based learning o internships