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o The family had an unmet need (the difference between the standard of need and the sum of the cash grant and the net income of the family) o Please refer to Section (c) “Eligibility. • Pre-K Services – Funds are transferred to the Department of Education to apply to Pre-K services. This program provides early childhood services to low-income families. See section (c) for “low income” definition.

Public Involvement TDHS continues to uphold efforts to improve the Families First/TANF program through public involvement by meeting with advocates groups to discuss the state of the Families First/TANF program and proposed improvements. TDHS continues to maintain the trust of our customers, partners, and the public by demonstrating excellence in service delivery, results, and effective fiscal stewardship. The Families First/TANF program understands the importance of public-private partnerships and continues to collaborate with other agencies throughout the state.

Americans with Disabilities Act Provisions

The Families First/TANF program, including any contracting agencies providing services to Families First/TANF customers, are required to comply with all ADA provisions in the application of policy and provision of services.