Massachusetts
General Instructions:
Each State must provide the information indicated below on its TANF program regardless of the funding source -- i.e., no matter whether the State used segregated Federal TANF funds, segregated State TANF funds, or commingled funds to pay for the benefit or service.
If the State elects to report on other benefits or activities provided through other program funding streams, please mention it after the TANF-funded benefits or activities for each item.
(1) The State’s definition of each work activity
The activities counted towards the state’s work participation rate are listed in the state plan, (A)(i), “Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children – Provisions Which Massachusetts Will Continue to Implement Under Its 1115 Waiver Authority – Participation Rates.”
(2) A description of the transitional services provided to families no longer receiving assistance due to employment
The TANF grant funds a number of services and benefits for families who are no longer receiving cash assistance (Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children/TAFDC):
(a) Child Care – See the state plan, (A)(i), “Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program – Transitional and Income Eligible Child Care,” see state regulation, 106 CMR 207.210 at http://www.mass.gov/dta.
(b) Transportation – See the state plan, (A)(i), “Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program – Transportation Supports for Working Families.” Services under this program include public transportation passes; van service; taxi rides; car repair; and loans to support car ownership.
(c) Emergency Assistance – See the State plan, (A)(i), “Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program – Emergency Assistance Shelter Program to Other Than TAFDC Families,” and regulations, 106 CMR 309.010 – 309.070. Shelter benefits are available to income-eligible non-TAFDC recipients, who may include former TAFDC recipients. The financial eligibility standards can be found under state regulation 106 CMR 309.020.
(d) Miscellaneous Post-Employment Services – See the State plan, (A)(i), “Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program – Post-Employment Services and Outreach and Referral Program” and regulation, 106 CMR 207.185.
(3) A description of how a State will reduce the amount of assistance payable to a family when an individual refuses to engage in work without good cause pursuant to 261.14 of this chapter.
See the State plan, (A)(i), “Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children – Provisions Which Massachusetts Will Continue To Implement Under Its 1115 Waiver Authority – Sanctions for failure to Comply with Work Program Requirement.”
(4) The average monthly number of payments for child care services made by the State through the use of disregards, by the following types of child care providers:
(i) Licensed/regulated in-home child care;
(ii) Licensed/regulated family child care;
(iii) Licensed/regulated group home child care;
(iv) Licensed/regulated center-based child care;
(v) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
in-home child care provided by a nonrelative;
(vi) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality) in-home child care provided by a relative;
(vii) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
family child care provided by a nonrelative;
(viii) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
group child care provided by a nonrelative;
(ix) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
group child care provided by a relative; and
(x) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
group child care provided by a relative.
Working TAFDC recipients who pay for child care out-of-pocket receive a dependent care deduction: a certain amount of their monthly child care costs are deducted from their countable income in determining their monthly grant amount. The state thus subsidizes these recipients’ child care, although the recipients actually make the child care payments themselves.
(5) If the State has adopted the Family Violence Option and wants Federal recognition of its good cause domestic violence waivers under 45 CFR 260.50-58, then provide (a) a description of the strategies and procedures in place to ensure that victims of domestic violence receive appropriate alternative services and (b) an aggregate figure for the total number of good cause domestic waivers granted.
For a description of the domestic violence policy of the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance, see the State plan or state regulation, 106 CMR 203.110. A total of 157 good cause domestic violence waivers were granted during federal fiscal year 2004.
(6) A description of any non-recurrent, short-term benefits (as defined in
45 CFR 260.31(b)(1)) provided, including:
(i) The eligibility criteria associated with such benefits, including any restrictions
on the amount, duration, or frequency of payments;
(ii) Any policies that limit such payments to families that are eligible for
TANF assistance or that have the effect of delaying or suspending a family’s
eligibility for assistance; and
(iii) Any procedures or activities developed under the TANF program to ensure
that individuals diverted from assistance receive information about, referrals
to, or access to other program benefits (such as Medicaid and food stamps) that
might help them make the transition from welfare to work.
Massachusetts has an Emergency Assistance program that uses TANF funds to provide short-term benefits and services. Long-term shelter stays for EA families who are not TAFDC recipients are funded through Maintenance-of-Effort dollars as a Separate State Program. The former program provides temporary shelter to financially eligible homeless families and assists them in finding permanent housing. To be eligible, families must meet EA gross income standards. An EA eligible family whose income exceeds the standard, once in shelter will remain eligible for shelter benefits for up to 6 months beyond the date at which their income exceeds the standard. For more detailed eligibility and payment information, see the State plan, and state regulations, 106 CMR 309.000; and 106 CMR 705.350.
Certain short-term, non-recurrent benefits that are employment-related are provided with TANF funds through the Department’s Post-Employment Services program. Services in the Post-Employment Services component may include, but are not limited to: (1) transition support services; (2) employee work force retention services; (3) skills and educational advancement services; and (4) re-employment and job upgrade services. To be eligible, individuals must be working (or engaged in work/education/training), and must be either current TAFDC recipients or former recipients within one year of leaving TAFDC. See the state regulation 106 CMR 207.185.
Massachusetts does not have a diversion program that provides short-term benefits with the goal of preventing families from opening TAFDC cases. Therefore, no procedures are in place to refer families diverted from assistance to other programs.
(7) A description of the procedures the State has established and is maintaining to resolve displacement complaints, pursuant to section 407(f)(3) of the Social Security Act. This description must include the name of the State agency with the lead responsibility for administering this provision and explanations of how the State has notified the public about these procedures and how an individual can register a complaint
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ welfare reform law, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 5 of the Acts of 1995, specifically provides that “the department [of transitional assistance] shall seek to insure that jobs made available to program participants shall not be used to displace regular employees nor to fill unfilled positions previously established.” G.L., c.5, sec.110(1)(6)(ii). It further states that employers participating in the Department’s Full Employment Program (FEP) may “not supplant existing jobs…” Id. at sec. 110(1)(7)(iii). Employers who violate this rule are subject to withholding and repayment of any wage reimbursement amounts paid to employers. Id. at sec. 110(1)(13). These rules were presented to the public via regulations which state in part that “FEP employers must hire FEP participants for new positions; not use FEP participants to displace regular employees or fill unfilled positions previously established, and shall not impair existing contracts for service or collective bargaining agreements.” 106 CMR 208.120(A). In addition, nonprofit agencies who agree to participate in the Department’s Community Service program are informed in writing that community service participants cannot fill vacant positions or be used to replace existing staff. All complaints regarding alleged displacements are handled by the Department’s Employment Services Program Unit. These complaints are fully investigated including a site visit, if necessary. FEP employers and Community Service agencies found not to have complied with displacement requirements are prohibited from further participation in these programs.
(8) A summary of State programs and activities directed at the third and fourth statutory purposes of TANF (as specified at 260.20(c) and (d) of this chapter)
(a) Healthy Families Newborn Home Visiting Program – This program provides home visiting services to first-time teen mothers. The primary goals of these services are to prevent repeat teen pregnancies, develop effective parenting skills, and help mothers work towards self-sufficiency. Services include parenting education and support, health education, infant/child developmental screening, and referral and service coordination.
(b) Teen Pregnancy Prevention – This fund provides grants to community
coalitions for services that seek to reduce teen pregnancy rates. Services are
targeted to at-risk teenagers and include healthy decision making workshops,
healthy dating discussions, parent/teen communication workshops, job and life
skills training, and HIV/AIDS, STD, and substance abuse education.
(c) The Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) is a home-based parenting and early
literacy program designed to help strengthen verbal interaction and educational
play between parents and their preschool children. This program is targeted
toward families whose income or educational levels may put children at an educational
disadvantage. The Parent-Child Home Program also supports two-parent families
by reducing their isolation and highlighting for them that they are their children’s
first and most important teachers.
(d) The Massachusetts Family Network (MFN) operates on the premise that family
education and support nurtures and protects children by strengthening the families
who are responsible for their care. MFN programs emphasize prevention, build
upon the strengths of families and existing resources of a community, provide
leadership opportunities for families, and provide opportunities to build community
and inter-family relationships. MFN support two parent families in formal and
informal ways by reducing the isolation and stress associated with child rearing.
(9) An estimate of the total number of individuals who have participated in
subsidized employment under 261.30(b) or (c)
A monthly average of approximately 749 families, received services for subsidized employment were delivered to current or former TAFDC recipients during federal fiscal year 2004.
State: Massachusetts
Fiscal Year: 2004
Date Submitted: December 30, 2004
Provide the following information for each program for which the State claims MOE expenditures.
I. 1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
See state plan, (A)(i) “Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children”
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children." This program meets TANF purpose 1.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $165,426,818
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes expenditures attributable
to MOE.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $165,426,818
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program, in whole or in part, with MOE Funds: 33,482
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
___ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under the Program:
See state plan, and regulations, 106 CMR 203.000 through 203.920 (non-financial eligibility) and 204.400 through 204.510 (financial eligibility). The financial eligibility standards can be found in state regulations 106 CMR 204.400 through 204.510 at http://www.mass.gov/dta .
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes _X_ No ___
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. _________________________
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
II. 1. Name of Benefit or Service Program:
Employment and Training Services for TAFDC Recipients and Non-custodial Parents;
Post-Employment Services for former TAFDC Recipients
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- ESP (Employment Services Program)" and (A)(i) “Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program – Post-Employment Services for former TAFDC Recipients”.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- ESP (Employment Services Program)." This program meets TANF purpose 2.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $3,608,931
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes expenditures attributable
to MOE.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $3,608,931
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program, in whole or in part, with MOE Funds: 11,400
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
___ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under the Program:
Participants are either recipients of TAFDC, and therefore meet the appropriate financial and non-financial eligibility criteria, or non-custodial parents of children who are recipients of TAFDC. Employed former TAFDC recipients (within one year of leaving the rolls) receive services which include skill enhancement and job retention programs. For specific eligibility criteria related to this program, see state plan and state regulations, 106 CMR 207.000 through 207.250 at http://www.mass.gov/dta.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes _X_ No ___
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. _________________________ (NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
III. 1.Name of Benefit or Service Program:
Transportation Supports for Working Families
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program
-- Transportation Supports for Working Families”.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- Transportation Supports for Working Families”. This program meets TANF purpose 2.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $234,866
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes expenditures attributable
to MOE.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal
Year: $234,866
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program, in whole or in part, with MOE Funds: 308
This last figure represents (check one):
__X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under the Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program – Transportation Supports for Working Families,” and state regulation 106 CMR 207.210 at http://www.mass.gov/dta.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes __ No _X_ .
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. $0
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
IV 1. Name of Benefit or Service Program:
Outreach and Referral for At-Risk Former TAFDC Recipients
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- Outreach and Referral Program." This program provides outreach, follow-up, home visiting, and referral services for families being served through emergency assistance programs. The primary goal of this initiative is to assist families by providing information and linkages to community based resources.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- Outreach and Referral Program." This program meets TANF purpose 2, because it helps at-risk families with the transition from government assistance.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $911,903
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes expenditures attributable
to MOE.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $911,903
8.Total Number of Families Served under the Program, in whole or in part, with MOE Funds: 233
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
___ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under the Program:
See state regulation, 106 CMR 309.010 through 106 CMR 309.070. The applicable financial eligibility standard for this program is the EA Shelter Standard. The standard can be found in state regulation 106 CMR 204.210 through 106 CMR 204.250 at http://www.mass.gov/dta.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes ___ No _X_ .
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. $0
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
V. 1. Name of Benefit or Service Program:
Emergency Assistance Shelter Program
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- Emergency Assistance Shelter Program to TAFDC Families and Emergency Assistance Shelter Program to Other Than TAFDC Families." Note that this program includes only a portion of the “Emergency Assistance Shelter Program to Other Than TAFDC Families.” Shelter stays of less than 120 days for non-TAFDC families are included in this program; shelter stays of more than 119 days for non-TAFDC families are included in the “Long-Term Shelter for Non-TAFDC Families” program.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- Emergency Assistance Shelter Program to TAFDC Families and Emergency Assistance Shelter Program to Other Than TAFDC Families." This program meets TANF purpose 1.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only
if this program is a separate State program):
Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $51,787,089.
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes expenditures attributable
to MOE.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $51,787,089
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program, in whole or in part, with MOE Funds: 1,381
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
___ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under the Program:
See state regulation, 106 CMR 309.010 through 106 CMR 309.070. The applicable financial eligibility standard for this program is the EA Shelter Standard. The standard can be found in state regulation 106 CMR 204.210 through 106 CMR 204.250 at http://www.mass.gov/dta.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes _X_ No ___.
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. _________________________
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
VI. 1. Name of Benefit or Service Program:
Long-Term Shelter for Non-TAFDC Families
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
See state plan, (A)(I) “Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program – Emergency Assistance Shelter Program to Other Than TAFDC Families.” Note that this program does not include all shelter stays for non-TAFDC families, but rather only stays of over 119 days. Shelter stays of less than 120 days are included in the “Emergency Assistance Shelter Program.”
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- Emergency Assistance Shelter Program to Other Than TAFDC Families." This program meets TANF purpose 1.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
___ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
_X_ This Program is a separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
There is no standardized work requirement for each family where the household receives emergency shelter services, but are not recipients of TAFDC cash assistance. All families residing in emergency shelters are required to participate in housing search and other activities geared toward self-sufficiency, including employment activities as appropriated, on a weekly basis.
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $6,090,086
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes all state expenditures
attributable to MOE.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $6,090,086
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program, in whole or in part, with MOE Funds: 115
This last figure represents (check one):
_X__ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under the Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- Emergency Assistance Shelter Program to Other than TAFDC Families" and state regulations, 106 CMR 309.010 through 309.070. The applicable financial eligibility standard for this program is the EA Shelter Standard. The standard can be found in state regulation 106 CMR 204.210 through 106 CMR 204.250 at http://www.mass.gov/dta.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes _X_ No ___.
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. _________________________
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
VII. 1. Name of Benefit or Service Program:
Teen Living Program
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children -- Summary of Major Provisions of TAFDC -- Teen Parents" and state regulation, 106 CMR 203.630 at http://www.mass.gov/dta.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
This program meets TANF purposes 1 and 2. It enables financially eligible teen
parents, who cannot safely reside in their parents' homes, to care for their
children and work towards self-sufficiency in a secure environment.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $5,923,309
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes expenditures claimed
as MOE, and expenditures not claimed as TANF, MOE, nor as other federal funding.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $5,831,267
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program, in whole or in part, with MOE Funds: 105
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under the Program:
All participants are TAFDC recipients and therefore meet TAFDC financial and non-financial eligibility criteria. For specific eligibility criteria related to this program, 106 CMR 203.600 at http://www.mass.gov/dta.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes ___ No _X_ .
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. $0
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
VIII. 1. Name of Benefit or Service Program:
Child Care for Low Income Families, and Current or Former TAFDC Recipients
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- TAFDC Child Care and Transitional and Income Eligible Child Care."
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
This program meets TANF purpose 2. It enables needy parents with young children to work and participate in education and training activities outside their homes.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $44,703,373
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes claimable expenditures
attributed to MOE; the above amount does not include expenditures claimed as
TANF; nor does it include separate CCDF matching funds that were spent by the
state’s lead child care agency, the Office of Child Care Services.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal
Year: $44,703,373
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program, in whole or in part,
with MOE Funds: 6,484
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total individuals served for the fiscal year.
___ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under the Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- TAFDC Child Care; and Transitional and Income Eligible Child Care" and state regulation 106 CMR 207.210 (A) at http://www.mass.gov/dta.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes _X_ No ___.
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. _________________________
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
IX. 1. Name of Benefit or Service Program:
State Earned Income Tax Credit
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program -- State Earned Income Tax Credit."
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
This program meets TANF purposes 1 and 2. It gives needy families who work a wage supplement.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $61,733,264
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes expenditures attributable
to MOE.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $61,733,264
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program, in whole or in part, with MOE Funds: 205,259
This last figure represents (check one):
____ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
_X_ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under
the Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program
-- State Earned Income Tax Credit."
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under
prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes ___ No _X_ .
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. $0
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
X. 1. Name of Benefit or Service Program:
Child Care for Working Families
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program
-- Early Childhood Development Program." Early childhood development services
include child care provided by public/private preschool, and family child care
programs.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
This program meets TANF purpose 2. It enables needy parents with young children to work outside the home.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $2,422,237
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes expenditures attributable
to MOE.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $2,422,237
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program, in whole or in part, with MOE Funds: 5,573
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
___ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under the Program:
See state plan, (A)(i) "Additional Programs Operated Under the TANF Program --Early Childhood Development Program."
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes ___ No _X_ .
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. $0
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
XI. 1. Name of Benefit or Service Program:
Administration
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
This program covers administrative activities, related to TANF or MOE funded
programs, performed at the Department of Transitional Assistance, other Massachusetts
state government departments, and entities that receive TANF or MOE funds through
contracts with state government departments. Included under this program are
the costs of payroll and fringe benefits, contracted employees, travel, office
supplies, equipment, and office space.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program:
Administrative costs support all the TANF purposes that are associated with program costs.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (i.e., Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $16,197,689
Note that “Total State Expenditures” includes claimable expenditures
attributed to MOE.
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for the Fiscal
Year: $16,197,689
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: Not applicable.
This last figure represents (check one):
____ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under the Program:
Not applicable
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law (i.e., as defined at §260.30)? (check one)
Yes _X_ No ___.
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995. _________________________
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to question 10 is No.)
This certifies that all families for which the State claims MOE expenditures
for the fiscal year meet the State's criteria for "eligible families."
SIGNATURE:
NAME: John Wagner
TITLE: Commissioner
Approved OMB No. 0970-0199 Form ACF 204.
