§3762. Temporary assistance for needy families; promotion of economic self-support The department shall promote family economic self-support in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16 (NEW).] 1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. […]
§3763. Program requirements 1. Family contract. During the TANF orientation process, a representative of the department and the TANF recipient shall enter into a family contract. The family contract must state the responsibilities of the parties to the agreement including, but not limited to, cooperation in child support enforcement and determination of paternity, the requirements […]
§3764. Federal grants The Treasurer of State is the appropriate fiscal officer of the State to receive federal grants on account of the TANF program and administration of those grants, in accordance with the United States Social Security Act, and the State Controller shall authorize expenditures as approved by the department. [PL 1997, c. […]
§3765. Payments to guardian or conservator When a relative with whom a child is living is found by the department to be incapable of taking care of the child’s money, payment may be made only to a legally appointed guardian or conservator and, notwithstanding Title 18‑C, Article 5, Part 4, in the matter of infirmities […]
§3766. Inalienability of assistance All rights to public assistance are absolutely inalienable by any assignment, sale, execution, pledge or otherwise and may not pass, in case of insolvency or bankruptcy, to any trustee, assignee or creditor. [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §16 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 530, §A16 (NEW).
§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 […]
§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 […]
§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).
§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).
§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 […]
§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% […]
§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. […]
§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).
§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 […]
§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 […]
