22 §3767. Parental responsibility
§3767. Parental responsibility The parents of a child receiving assistance under this chapter are responsible for partial or total support of that child, if they are of sufficient ability. In determining the ability of the parents, the department must consider the assets and income of the parent. [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16 […]
22 §3768. Fraud in obtaining aid, civil recovery
§3768. Fraud in obtaining aid, civil recovery Any sums paid to or in behalf of any person under sections 3762 to 3765, as a result of any false statement, misrepresentation or concealment of assets or income, may be recovered in a civil action brought by the department against the person to whom such money was […]
22 §3769. Disbursements
§3769. Disbursements 1. Payment priority. Payments made on behalf of the department for TANF assistance, the Parents as Scholars Program under chapter 1054‑B and for foster care have priority over other payments and must be made without delay whether or not they are pursuant to a state plan or contract. The department shall cooperate with […]
22 §3769-A. Rulemaking
§3769-A. Rulemaking The department shall adopt rules to implement this chapter. Except as specifically provided, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A. [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 530, §A16 (NEW).
22 §3769-B. Assistance in meeting basic needs (REPEALED)
§3769-B. Assistance in meeting basic needs (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 643, §VV1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 401, §S4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 485, §5 (RP).
22 §3769-C. Adjustment to amount of assistance; report
§3769-C. Adjustment to amount of assistance; report 1. Amount of assistance. It is the goal of this section to provide low-income families with children sufficient income to meet their most basic needs. If the commissioner determines that unexpended funds are available within the Department of Health and Human Services state or federal ASPIRE or TANF […]
22 §3769-D. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; family development accounts
§3769-D. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; family development accounts In fiscal year 2016-17 and annually thereafter, the Department of Health and Human Services may use $500,000 in funds provided under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant to promote financial literacy and healthy savings habits of families with income less than 200% […]
22 §3769-E. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; increased heating assistance
§3769-E. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; increased heating assistance In fiscal year 2017-18 and annually thereafter, the Department of Health and Human Services shall provide $3,000,000 in funds provided under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant to the Maine State Housing Authority to provide heating assistance for low-income families with children. […]
22 §3769-F. Working Cars for Working Families Program (REPEALED)
§3769-F. Working Cars for Working Families Program (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. NNNNNNN, §12 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 1, Pt. O, §1 (RP).
22 §3769-G. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; whole family economic security initiatives
§3769-G. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant; whole family economic security initiatives 1. Use of block grant funds. In fiscal year 2020-21 and annually thereafter, the department shall provide up to $2,000,000 in funds provided under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant to community action agencies designated pursuant to section 5324 or […]