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9.4 Outstanding Non-Negotiated Warrants If the TANF household fails to negotiate a state issued benefit warrant or deposit on the recipient’s EBT card within 180 days from the date the warrant was issued, the benefit or warrant is canceled (expunged). 10. CHILD CARE Child care is provided through the CCDF block grant administered by the Division. Child care may be provided to those seeking employment, those in work activities as defined by the Person Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), and those transitioning from cash benefits because of earned income. 11. PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 11.1 Parental Responsibility Encouraged Staff is trained to work with families regarding their parental responsibility to become economically self-sufficient and assist in obtaining child support for their children. TANF Child-Only and TANF-NEON assistance applicants and recipients are required to cooperate with all child support enforcement requirements as a condition of eligibility. If a caregiver fails to cooperate with Child Support Enforcement requirements, cash benefits will be denied or terminated. The recipient signs an agreement outlining the recipient’s responsibilities. Personal Responsibility Plans are negotiated with participants where both the agency and participant agree to activities to move families to employment and provide for their children. 11.2 Child Support Interaction with TANF Program Child support staff collects the necessary information to locate parents, establish paternity, establish child support and medical court orders and collect child support. This action is either prior to or concurrent with the application interview. 11.3 Reduction of Out-of-Wedlock Births

Nevada remains committed to reducing teen pregnancy rates. Between 2014 and 2022, the state's teen birth rate fell by 50%. Despite this significant progress, the 2022 rate was still 14 births per 1,000 women, representing a modest 7.28% decrease from 2021 and slightly above the national average of 13.83%. Our goal is to continue collaborating with state and local organizations to further lower teen pregnancy rates through ongoing education and improved access to family planning services. This effort will be implemented at the state, county, and community levels. The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS), in partnership with the Nevada Public Health Foundation (NPHF), is committed to a comprehensive approach to address statutory rape. This approach focuses on prevention, reporting, and enforcement, with the goals of preventing statutory rape, improving reporting rates, and enhancing enforcement and prosecution efforts. NPHF provides specialized training services that cover sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, and stalking. These trainings will be directed at case