TANF Recipient Support: Better Coordinated Assistance for Employment and Self-Sufficiency
This act introduces pilot projects to help individuals receiving TANF benefits find employment and achieve self-sufficiency. Citizens can expect coordinated support in career planning and access to services, making it easier to re-enter the workforce and improve their financial situation. The goal is to better tailor assistance to individual needs and prevent benefit loss as income increases.
Key points
New pilot projects for TANF recipients: Enhanced support for employment and self-sufficiency.
Individual responsibility plans: Each recipient will receive a personalized support plan, coordinated with other programs.
Monthly meetings: Regular meetings with a case manager to monitor progress and adjust support.
Transitional benefits: Assistance for individuals increasing their income to avoid sudden loss of benefits.
Choice of service provider: Recipients will have a choice between at least two coordinated case management service providers.
Effectiveness evaluation: Projects will be rigorously evaluated, with results publicly available to improve future programs.
Funding: $300 million annually allocated for these projects, starting from fiscal year 2023.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4543
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Process start date: 2021-07-19