This program will be funded by state general funds, which are countable in meeting federal Maintenance-of-Effort requirements. 2. Child Protective Services Prior to Adjudication This program will encompass the investigation of abuse and neglect in the Child Welfare System. The services include the referral, investigation and assessment of at risk families and interventions necessary to keep families intact. Services will continue until a determination is made at an adjudication hearing that the family cannot remain intact and a court of competent jurisdiction places the children in the custody of the Children, Youth and Families Department. The time frame for providing these services is from 60 to 90 days. The program intends to provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their homes or in the homes of relatives. Those families with an income up to 235% of FPG will be eligible for this program. This program will be funded by state general funds, which are countable in meeting federal Maintenance-of-Effort requirements. N. BLOCK GRANT TRANSFERS The state may transfer federal TANF block grant funds to the Child Care Development state’s Block Grant and/or the Social Services Block Grant during the period covered by this plan. O. WORK SUPPORT SERVICE ELIGIBILITY Work program and supportive services are available to all NMW cash assistance recipients. Pursuant to the NMWA, NMSA 1978, Section 27-2B-12, support services are available to a benefit group that includes at least one dependent child living with a parent or relative, or a pregnant woman, who is not receiving cash assistance but whose gross income is less than 100% of FPG for the size of the benefit group. The Human Services Department may authorize child care reimbursement for persons for a period not to exceed 30 days. All other child care shall be authorized by CYFD. The caseworker shall authorize child care in compliance with CYFD program requirements and standards. Child care payments shall not be paid for with federal TANF funds and shall not count towards the TANF term limits. P. TRAINING AND JOB DEVLOPMENT FOR ELDER CARE OCCUPATIONS The Human Services Department New Mexico Works Program service provider is responsible for identifying training opportunities and job development in emerging professions. To comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, the State intends to assist participants to seek employment in elder care professions such as Home Care Attendants as identified by the Aging and Long Term Services Department as being a growing profession.
This program will be funded by state general funds, which are countable in meeting federal Maintenance-of-Effort requirements. 2. Child Protective Services Prior to Adjudication This program will encompass the investigation of abuse and neglect in the Child Welfare System. The services include the referral, investigation and assessment of at risk families and interventions necessary to keep families intact. Services will continue until a determination is made at an adjudication hearing that the family cannot remain intact and a court of competent jurisdiction places the children in the custody of the Children, Youth and Families Department. The time frame for providing these services is from 60 to 90 days. The program intends to provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their homes or in the homes of relatives. Those families with an income up to 235% of FPG will be eligible for this program. This program will be funded by state general funds, which are countable in meeting federal Maintenance-of-Effort requirements. N. BLOCK GRANT TRANSFERS The state may transfer federal TANF block grant funds to the state’s Child Care Development Block Grant and/or the Social Services Block Grant during the period covered by this plan. O. WORK SUPPORT SERVICE ELIGIBILITY Work program and supportive services are available to all NMW cash assistance recipients. Pursuant to the NMWA, NMSA 1978, Section 27-2B-12, support services are available to a benefit group that includes at least one dependent child living with a parent or relative, or a pregnant woman, who is not receiving cash assistance but whose gross income is less than 100% of FPG for the size of the benefit group. The Human Services Department may authorize child care reimbursement for persons for a period not to exceed 30 days. All other child care shall be authorized by CYFD. The caseworker shall authorize child care in compliance with CYFD program requirements and standards. Child care payments shall not be paid for with federal TANF funds and shall not count towards the TANF term limits. P. TRAINING AND JOB DEVLOPMENT FOR ELDER CARE OCCUPATIONS The Human Services Department New Mexico Works Program service provider is responsible for identifying training opportunities and job development in emerging professions. To comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, the State intends to assist participants to seek employment in elder care professions such as Home Care Attendants as identified by the Aging and Long Term Services Department as being a growing profession.
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