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Montana State Plan for the 2 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PROGRAM

Full Plan #25 Effective 01/01/2024 Supersedes #2 01/01/2021. I. PREFACE

II. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF TANF A. Intention of the program

III. MONTANA’S TANF PROGRAM A. Federal, State and Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funded programs. 1. TANF Cash Assistance 2. Post-Employment Program 3. Child Support Supplemental Payment 4. Pathways Employment and Training 5. Working Caretaker Relative Child Care program 6. Emergency Assistance 7. Information and Referral brochure 8. Supplemental Services Program (SSP) 9. Tribal MOE 10. Non-recurrent Short-term benefits 11. Court Appointed Special Advocates 12. Home Visiting

B. TANF Eligible Individuals C. Resources D. Income Standards E. Budgeting Methodology – TANF Cash F. TANF Cash Income Disregards G. TANF Post-Employment Program Disregards H. Nonfinancial Eligibility I. Benefit Issuance J. Redetermination of Eligibility K. Employability/Service Plan L. Re-engagement and Sanction Process M. Work Activities and Participation requirements N. Non-displacement on work site/grievance procedure O. TANF Cash Time-limited Benefits P. Supportive Services

IV. REQUIREMENTS A. Out-of-wedlock Pregnancies/Teen Pregnancies B. Education and Training on Rape C. Restricted use/disclosure of Information D. Electronic Benefit Transfer Restrictions E. Access to using or Withdrawing Assistance