Located in:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
States that include TANF in the Combined State Plan must outline how the State will meet the requirements of section 402 of the Social Security Act including how it will:
(OMB Control Number: 0970-0145)
j. Indicate whether it intends to provide assistance to non-citizens, and if so include an overview of the assistance (section 402(a)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act)
Current Narrative:
(j) Indicate whether it intends to provide assistance to non-citizens, and if so include an overview of the assistance (section 402(a)(1)(B)(ii) of the Social Security Act)
DHS’ Citizenship Status policy for the Family Investment Program states that a Family Investment Program recipient must be a United States citizen or a qualified alien as defined in §8 USC 1611, et seq., as amended. Qualified immigrants, including humanitarian entrants such as refugees, certified Victims of trafficking, Cuban and Haitian parolees, and asylees, who meet the federal technical and financial TANF eligibility requirements, may be referred to one or more of the following Family Investment Program components when applying for assistance:
- Welfare Avoidance Grant,
- TANF,
- Emergency Assistance to Families with Children, and/or
- Disaster Assistance.
Local departments may develop Alternative Programs tailored to fit the unique needs of that jurisdiction. To assist English Language Learners in meeting the TANF work requirements, DHS contracts with, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) which is qualified to implement TANF/workforce programs for humanitarian immigrants.