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TANF Section, WIOA Combined Plan Modifications 2026

57 1. (f) Name of Benefit or Service Program: Children First

2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: The Children First program provides grants to local agencies for the purpose of providing support services to unemployed or underemployed noncustodial parents who are behind in their child support payments. Participation in the program requires a court order.

3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: TANF Purpose (b): End the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage.

4. Program Type (Check one)

___x__ This Program is operated under the TANF program _____ This Program is a Separate State program

5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a Separate State program)

6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $493,700

7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $493,700

8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE funds: 617 This last figure represents (check one):

_____ The average monthly total for the fiscal year

___x__ The total served over the fiscal year

9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: No financial resources available to pay child support and unemployed or underemployed

10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law? (check one)

Yes ______ No __x___

11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: $0 (NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)