§346-261 - First-To-Work; establishment; purpose.
PART XI.
FIRST-TO-WORK PROGRAM
Note
Part heading amended by L 2008, c 88, pt of §1.
§346-261 First-To-Work; establishment;
purpose. There is established a mandatory work program for certain
applicants and recipients of temporary assistance for needy families and
temporary assistance for other needy families consistent with federal
regulations and requirements under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, 42
United States Code Section 601 et seq. The purposes of the first-to-work
program shall be to encourage, assist, and require temporary assistance for
needy families and temporary assistance for other needy families applicants and
recipients to fulfill their responsibilities to support their children by
preparing for, accepting, and retaining employment. The department shall adopt
rules consistent with the requirements of Title IV-A of the Social Security
Act, 42 United States Code Section 601 et seq., and in accordance with chapter
91 for the purposes of this part. [L 1990, c 321, pt of §1; am L 2008, c 88, pt
of §1]