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8. New Mexico Caseload Information – August 2016 (Source: Monthly Statistical Report) ► 12,663 - TANF Households (includes child only households) 9. New Mexico Works (NMW) ► New Mexico Works Act established TANF in New Mexico. ► HSD determines eligibility for TANF cash assistance. ► HSD contracts with a single vendor for work program services.

Allocations in FY 17 Statewide Provider FY17 TANF Funding

FY17 SNAP E&T Funding Total

SL Start $18,951,000.00

0.00 $18,951,000.00

10. NMW Scope of Work ► Screening for Barriers to Employment ► Assessments & Referral to Community Resources ► Work Assessments & Employment Planning ► Job Search, Matching & Placement ► Life skills Development ► Training ► Education ► Housing ► Linkage to Work Supports  Child Care Assistance  Transportation  Income supplements such as tax credits  Financial Aid for Students ► Monthly Work Participation Requirements:

One Parent Families Monthly Hours Two Parent Families Monthly Hours Parent with a Child Age 5 or Younger – 86 Parents Receiving Childcare Assistance – 237 Parent with a Child Age 6 or Older - 129 Parents not Receiving Childcare Assistance– 151 Note: Teen parents’ activity = school (or other approved activity if already have HS diploma or High School Equivalency) ► Allowable Work Activities: Core Activities Non-Core Activities Employment Job Skills for Employment Subsidized Employment Education for Employment On the Job Training Work Experience Community Service Job Search/Readiness – no more than 4 weeks in a row of job search may count and hours are limited to 240 in a 12 month look back period for families with a child under age 6 (360 hours for all other families) Vocational Training/Education– no more than 12 months of vocational training

11. Outcomes