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| pg. 491 with special needs. Examples of special needs are developmental and physical limitations, emotional or behavioral disorders, chronic illness, Alzheimer’s disease and related health concerns, or persons at risk of abuse and neglect. The Lifespan Respite Subsidy Program serves clients whose monthly, adjusted gross income is at or below 312 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If eligible, the program will provide a payment for respite services up to $125 per client per recipient per month except for recipients DHHS has approved for exceptional circumstances funding, including crisis respite. TANF CERTIFICATIONS States that include TANF in the Combined State Plan must provide a certification by the chief executive officer of that State, that during the fiscal year, the State will: The State Plan must include Include 1. Operate a child support enforcement program under the State Plan approved under part D. (section 402(a)(2) of the Social Security Act); Yes 2. Operate a foster care and adoption assistance program under the State Plan approved under part E, and that the state will take such actions as are necessary to ensure that children receiving assistance under such part are eligible for medical assistance under the State Plan under title XIX. (section 402(a)(3) of the Social Security Act); Yes 3. Specify which state agency or agencies will administer and supervise the program referred to in paragraph (1) for the fiscal year, which shall include assurances that local governments and private sector organizations (section 402(a)(4) of the Social Security Act)—

3. (A) have been consulted regarding the plan and design of welfare services in the state so that services are provided in a manner appropriate to local populations; and Yes 3. (B) have had at least 45 days to submit comments on the plan and the design of such services; Yes 4. Provide each member of an Indian tribe, who is domiciled in the state and is not eligible for assistance under a tribal family assistance plan approved under section 412, with equitable access to assistance under the state program funded under this part attributable to funds Yes