Eligibility Guidelines for TANF Money (Non-Assistance)
            ●        TANF money shall only be used for one (1) or more of the following:
            1.     Provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives;
            2.     End the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage;
            3.     Prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies; and establish annual numerical goals for preventing and reducing the incidence of these pregnancies; and
            4.     Encourage the formation and maintenance of two parent families.
             
            ●        Contractor shall be specific on what TANF purpose their program/service is addressing.
            ●        Participants served shall be families with a child(ren) with income below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
            ●        Participants also shall meet citizenship/eligible immigrant and residency criteria to be served.
            ●        Programs will be operated on a cost reimbursement basis.
            ●        Administrative costs are limited to 10% of the program cost. Program costs are costs associated with the delivery of the service.
            ●        Performance measures are required. The Contractor shall address how performance measures and data collection will occur to validate the program success.
            ●        Reporting is also required when utilizing TANF funds. The following reports shall be required:
            ●        Monthly/quarterly program performance reports will address program outcomes, successes, challenges and client tracking;
            ●        Monthly/quarterly fiscal reports;
            ●        List of clients served each month; and
            ●        Final summary report.
 
●        TANF funds shall not be used to provide individuals served by the projects with cash, cash cards or check(s) payable directly to the individual(s) or credit card company gift cards.