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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA FFY 2024 STATE PLAN FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

allocated appropriately to ensure funds are being utilized in accordance with federal guidance and regulations regarding allowability.

All TANF funds will be used appropriately to promote stability and self-sufficiency of two-parent families and reduce poverty. To help eliminate poverty, additional resources are made available through the FSCs in these communities for needy families. These programs help reduce challenges for two-parent families through educational and family-strengthening activities, peer support, assistance with basic needs, and aid in developing community relationships.

FSC services and supports for eligible families designed to provide assistance to needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives may include, but are not limited to:

● Non-recurrent short-term benefits, such as food, baby, and hygiene pantry items, ● Transportation services, ● Parenting education classes, ● Child development activities, ● Respite services for eligible caregivers, ● Supportive services targeted toward relative caregiver populations, ● Linkage to In Home Family Education (IHFE) programming, o IHFE is a program that provides help to families with young children in their home. IHFE serves pregnant or parenting families with children up to age 5. Participation is at no cost, and the staff will come to the home, or wherever the family feels most comfortable. In-Home Family Education provides caring and supportive programs to families in West Virginia. The goal is to improve child health, increase school readiness and give information and support needed to make parenting decisions. ● Linkage to health programs to promote access to primary care, including developmental screenings and information on health care for parents.

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