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12 an Executive Order of the Governor. TANF funds must be reasonably calculated to achieve one of four purposes, as indicated by federal law: (1) provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives; (2) end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage; (3) prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and establish annual numerical goals for preventing and reducing the incidence of these pregnancies; and (4) encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families. All of the programs listed are reasonably calculated to meet one or more of the four TANF purposes. Additionally, the benefits and services provided under this section are not considered assistance as defined in 45 CFR §260.31(a) and are benefits and services that 45 CFR §260.31(b) excludes from the definition of assistance. Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (GOFBCI) serves as a clearinghouse of information on federal, state and local funding for charitable services. The GOFBCI encourages and coordinates collaboration between governmental entities and not-for- profit organizations who share a common mission. The GOFBCI has multiple sources of funding, including TANF block grant funds. The long-term goal of the GOFBCI is to strengthen Ohio families, improve child well-being and reduce childhood poverty by directing efforts to expand, enhance and build community capacity. Federal TANF funds (not state MOE funds) are used for programs that meet both the mission of GOFBCI and one of the four purposes of TANF. For FFY 2023, TANF funds are provided to a number of Ohio’s non-profit organizations that provide a variety of TANF eligible services and supports. Ohio will continue to identify and evaluate other program options to provide funding that will be used to promote the mission of the GOFBCI and meet one of the four purposes of TANF. The target population is low-income families at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Other TANF-funded programs Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program The Comprehensive Case Management and Employment Program (CCMEP) provides a common framework for delivering case management, employment and supportive services to low-income 14-to 24-year olds who are: an OWF work-eligible individual; an OWF or PRC recipient who volunteers; or an in-school and out-of-school Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth. The program leverages resources from TANF and WIOA Youth program to provide early intervention to break the cycle of poverty. CCMEP takes a coordinated, holistic approach to stabilizing individuals and families by addressing the myriad of factors that may be contributing to poverty and unemployment, including housing, education, transportation and child care. In conjunction with supportive services, the program provides access to employment and training services, including career counseling, job placement and services to facilitate job retention. As part of this coordinated approach, an OWF work-eligible