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Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 4 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count Farm Income: Self- Employment Yes Farm Loss: A farm loss may not reduce income from other sources, so the amount must be zero. Self- Employment No Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Retraining Funds: TAA supplements Unemployment Insurance benefits to retrain participants and move them back into the workforce. The participant’s job skills are evaluated. Retraining benefits are paid directly to a school for a participant’s tuition and books. Benefits are also available to cover the participant’s rent and utilities, if the participant must maintain a second residence while attending school. While away from the main household, the participant may receive subsistence per diem, based on CONUS rates. NOTE: Unemployment compensation is separate and countable income. Educational Grant or Loan Assistance No Federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Supportive Services: TAA supplements Unemployment Insurance benefits to retrain participants and move them back into the workforce. Job Search Funding: Travel expenses are reimbursed based on receipts, for the participant to interview for a new position. Reimbursement is limited to $1,250 per participant. Relocation Funding: Moving expenses, up to $1,250, are reimbursed for the participant, and their family, who relocates to take a new job or attend school. Relocation Benefit: A $1,250 benefit is available to assist in establishing the family after relocating. TAA Supplemental Discretionary Grant: A TAA participant may apply, based on financial need, for emergency assistance. The emergency assistance must be for, or directly related to the participant, not the participant’s family members. Examples include the following:  Rent (emergency)  Vehicle Repair  Medical Need  House Repair  Child Care (e.g. training for the participant) NOTE: Offer a Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship, if possible. Child care benefits should be coordinated to ensure correct payment. Excluded No