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Annual Report on State TANF Programs
- 2004
Wisconsin
Annual Report On TANF Programs Under 45 CFR 265.9(b)
Wisconsin’s TANF program includes a number of employment support initiatives intended to help low-income families achieve self-sufficiency. The most intensive of these initiatives is Wisconsin Works (W-2), which provides work training and cash assistance to those individuals who have personal or family-related barriers to employment. Additional TANF-funded initiatives build on W-2 to provide support such as child care assistance and services that address child and family well being. Wisconsin’s State TANF Plan provides a description of each of these initiatives as well as an overview of the W-2 program delivery system. The plan can be found on the Department’s web site at www.dwd.state.wi.us.
1. The State's definition of each work activity.
45 CFR 261.30 encompasses the 12 categories of work activities listed in Section
407(d) of the Social Security Act for purposes of determining the State's required
minimum work participation rate(s). Each State defines the activities that fall
under each of these 12 categories and provides them to us. This item is for
that purpose. Therefore, your definitions should include the kinds of work activities
that apply to each of the 12 categories. For example, what activities comprise
"job skills training directly related to employment" in your State?
1. Unsubsidized Employment
Working Full-Time
This activity is reported when a participant is working in unsubsidized employment
30 or more hours per week (or average of 30 hours per week or more for the month).
If the participant works more than one job and the sum of hours worked for all
jobs meets 30 or more hours per week (or average of 30 hours per week or more
for the month), the Working Full-Time activity is reported.
Working Part-Time
This activity is reported when a participant is working in unsubsidized employment
less than 30 hours per week (or average of less than 30 hours per week for the
month).
2. Subsidized Private Sector Employment
Trial Job/Private Employer
This activity is reported for a W-2 participant placed in a Trial Job within
the Private sector. It is initially reported for a 3-month period. The activity
can be updated if the Trial Job Contract is extended. Only one member of a W-2
group may be reported in the activity Trial Job at a time.
3. Subsidized Public Sector Employment
Trial Job/Public Employer
This activity is reported for a W-2 participant placed in a Trial Job within
the Public sector. It is initially reported for a 3-month period. The activity
can be updated if the Trial Job Contract is extended. Only one member of a W-2
group may be reported in this activity at a time.
4. Work Experience
Work Experience
This is a supervised unpaid work activity with either a public or private not-for-profit
business or a private-for-profit business or organization. The activity must
serve a useful public purpose or be a project whose cost is partially or wholly
offset by revenue generated by such projects. The program agency must provide
Worker’s Compensation liability for the Work Experience job site. The
job site must have a work training supervisor.
5. On-the-Job Training
On-The-Job Training
This activity is reported when a participant is in a paid job subsidized by
a program other than W-2. This includes, but is not limited to: Workforce Investment
Act OJT, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Work Experience, Trade
Adjustment Assistance Act OJT, Youth Apprenticeship, Adult Apprenticeship, employment
subsidized by Experience Works, Senior Aides Older Worker Program, and Volunteers
in Service to America (VISTA) workers.
6. Job Search and Job Readiness
Mental Health Counseling
This activity is reported when the participant engages in mental health counseling
that has been prescribed by a mental health professional.
AODA Assessment
This activity is reported when participants are involved in an Alcohol and Other
Drug Abuse (AODA) assessment by a qualified AODA provider.
Disability and Learning Assessment
This activity is reported when participants are involved in a formal assessment
by DVR or other qualified assessing agency. This assessment will identify the
appropriate level of work, needed accommodations and learning capacity of the
participant.
Physician’s Assessment
This activity is reported when participants are involved in a physician’s
assessment to determine the participant’s physical limitations due to
medical conditions.
Occupational Testing
This activity is reported when the participant is engaged in testing related
to employment. This may include aptitude, skills, and interest testing and interpretation.
Mental Health Assessment
This activity is reported when participants are involved in a mental health
assessment by a qualified mental health provider.
Domestic Violence Assessment and Supportive Services
This activity is reported for participants who are receiving services for domestic
violence. This includes assessment, and supportive services, such as counseling,
temporary shelter, legal assistance, etc.
AODA Counseling
This activity is reported when the participant attends AODA counseling prescribed
by an AODA related health care professional.
Employment Counseling
This activity is reported when the participant engages in employment counseling,
beyond regular appointments with his/her Case Manager.
Employment Search
This activity is reported when the hours are related to a job search assignment.
Employment Search typically includes most of the following activities: job search
skills instruction, placement services, job development, and group or individual
guidance of the job search efforts of participants.
Job Readiness/Motivation
This activity is reported when participants are engaged in classes/activities
specifically designed to assist him/her to prepare for work by learning general
workplace expectations, work behavior, pre-employment/retention skills training,
and attitudes necessary to compete successfully in the labor market.
A motivational program uses various techniques and approaches to build self-esteem
and increase self-confidence. Attendance at scheduled sessions, which last one
hour or more in length, is required. A one time, one-hour pep talk is not reported
as Job Readiness/Motivation.
Career Advancement Services
This activity is reported for the planning activity involved in exploring and
pursuing career advancement opportunities. An actual career advancement plan
may be developed, describing the steps and actions required to meet career advancement
goals. Other acceptable activities include assisting the participant in accessing
career advancement services, such as undergoing further occupational assessment
and/or enrolling in appropriate education/training programs, or accessing career
advancement opportunities offered through the employer, like career ladders
program.
The length of the CR component should reflect the time spent developing the
career plan and doing career exploration. Activities undertaken by the individual,
such as education or training, should be reported separately.
Employer Intervention Services
This component is reported when services are directed at the employer, to facilitate
the resolution of job retention barriers faced by the participant. These activities
could include enhancing communication channels between the employer and participant,
employer counseling, suggesting acceptable work-site accommodations, and other
on-site interventions with the employer on behalf of the participant.
The length of the activity should reflect the time working with the employer. Other components reflecting services to the individual should be used as appropriate.
Personal Care/Self Care
This activity is reported when participants cannot be assigned to other work
activities due to restrictions documented by a health care provider, e.g., Physician,
AODA or Mental Health Counselor/Provider. The activity is used to document bed
rest, short-term hospitalizations and personal care activities a participant
is engaged in as part of recovery from a medical problem.
Physical Rehabilitation
This activity is reported when a health care provider engages the W-2 participant
in physical rehabilitation or occupational therapy. Examples include, massage,
regulated exercise, or supervised activity with the intent of promoting recovery
or rehabilitation. Hours assigned are only the hours that the W-2 participant
is actually receiving these services.
Personal Development
Activities that promote a healthier lifestyle and will eventually assist the
person in obtaining employment. These activities may include, but are not limited
to personal journaling, motivational reading, exercise at home, smoking cessation
and weight loss promotion.
7. Community Service Program
Caring for Disabled Child
This activity is reported for the hours of care provided by a participant for
a minor disabled child. Additionally, a medical provider must document the need
for a parent to be the sole provider of care.
Caring for Other Family Member
This activity is reported when the hours of care provided by a participant are
for an incapacitated W-2 group member other than a child or care of a foster
child.
8. Vocational Educational Training
Technical College Activities
This activity is reported for CSJ and W-2 T participants enrolled full-time
(up to 15 hours per week) in a technical college program who meet working or
other participation requirements as defined in W-2 Policy (Wisconsin Works Manual
8.3.0).
Note: Study time does not count towards TC hours.
Non-required Education & Training
This activity is reported when an individual is participating in an educational
activity, which is not required by the work program. It assists the case manager
in tracking individuals who are voluntarily participating in additional educational
activities.
9. Job Skills Training Directly Related to Employment
Job Skills Training
This activity is reported when a participant is engaged in an approved vocational/occupational
program of instruction occurring primarily in the classroom. Job Skills Training
examples include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), welding, hospitality, data
entry, and other short-term training programs. The training activity must be
specific to the participant’s immediate employment goal.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
This activity includes instruction designed to focus on the areas of reading,
mathematics, communication skills, social studies, physical sciences, health,
and career education. ABE consists of 3 levels:
Level 1, or Beginning ABE: Instruction designed for adults whose academic functioning level is comparable to grades 0 – 5.9.
Level 2, or Intermediate ABE: Instruction designed for adults whose academic functioning level is comparable to grades 6.0 – 8.9.
Level 3, or Adult Secondary Education (ASE): Instruction, which delivers competencies, academic or occupational, comparable to that offered in secondary schools (grades 9.0 – 12.9).
Drivers Education
This activity is reported when a participant is enrolled in a course of study
which includes both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction designed to prepare
the student to pass the Wisconsin Driver’s License Examination. This activity
may also be used to reflect those hours a participant attends classes in order
to have a Driver’s License reinstated.
ESL (English as a Second Language)
A course of study intended to teach English-speaking skills related to reading,
writing, speaking, and listening to students whose primary language is not English.
ESL prepares a student to advance toward ABE, ASE, Bilingual Vocational Training,
occupational training programs, and employment.
Job Retention Services
This activity is reported when services are provided directly to the participant
to assist him/her in maintaining unsubsidized employment. The types of services
that can be provided include:
1. Reviewing workplace demands and employer expectations
2. Strategies to help the individual stay employed
3. Job specific problem solving
4. Crisis resolution
Literacy Skills
A course of study aimed at teaching reading, writing, math, and communication
skills necessary to prepare an individual to participate in ABE, ASE, Bilingual
Vocational Training, occupational programs, or unsubsidized employment. Instruction
may be provided in a formal educational institution, through a literacy council,
or through another provider.
Mentor/Coach
Mentoring pairs more skilled or experienced individuals with a newly employed
participant to help him/her succeed in the workplace. The agency must maintain
ongoing supervision of, and support for, mentors and mentees.
Parenting/Life Skills
This activity includes participation designed to provide the person with basic
skills necessary to be successful in the workforce. This could include: parenting,
budgeting, nutrition, household management, interpersonal skills, and decision-making
skills, time management, family planning, etc.
10. Education Directly Related to Employment (in the case of a recipient who has not received a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency)
Literacy Skills
A course of study aimed at teaching reading, writing, math, and communication
skills necessary to prepare an individual to participate in ABE, ASE, Bilingual
Vocational Training, occupational programs, or unsubsidized employment. Instruction
may be provided in a formal educational institution, through a literacy council,
or through another provider.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Instruction designed to focus on the areas of reading, mathematics, communication
skills, social studies, physical sciences, health, and career education. ABE
consists of 3 levels:
Level 1, or Beginning ABE: Instruction designed for adults whose academic functioning level is comparable to grades 0 – 5.9.
Level 2, or Intermediate ABE: Instruction designed for adults whose academic functioning level is comparable to grades 6.0 – 8.9.
Level 3, or Adult Secondary Education (ASE): Instruction, which delivers competencies, academic or occupational, comparable to that offered in secondary schools (grades 9.0 – 12.9).
11. Satisfactory Attendance at Secondary School (or in a course of study leading to a certificate of General Equivalence)
GED (General Education Development)
Instruction designed to prepare adults for the Tests of General Educational
Development (GED). A Certificate of General Educational Development is issued
by the Department of Public Instruction upon attainment of satisfactory scores
on the GED tests.
HSE (High School Equivalency)
Adult educational activities designed to prepare adults to take the tests and
courses that lead to a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Regular School (K-12)
This activity is reported when the participant is: enrolled in an education
program (kindergarten through 12th grade levels), at a public or private school,
at a Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) school in a program that will
include a high school diploma, or through a Department of Public Instruction
(DPI) registered home educational program including home based and home school
instruction.
2. A description of the transitional services provided to families no longer receiving assistance due to employment.
Indicate the kinds of help provided to working families that received, but no longer receive, "assistance" as defined in 45 CFR 260.31.
Follow-up Case Management Services
Participants who progress from a subsidized Wisconsin Works (W-2) employment
position to unsubsidized employment receive follow-up case management services
for at least six months to support job retention. W-2 agencies may provide follow-up
case management services beyond the mandatory six-month period regardless of
the individual’s income and asset levels.
The case management services may include:
• Employment skills training;
• English-as-a-Second Language classes if the W-2 agency determines that
the course will facilitate the individual’s efforts to retain employment;
• A course of study meeting the standards for the granting of a declaration
of equivalency of high school graduation; or
• Other remedial education courses.
Wisconsin encourages W-2 agencies to provide services beyond the six-month period to prevent recidivism and ensure employment stability. There is no time limit on these services.
3. Description of how the State will reduce the amount of assistance payable to a family when an individual refuses to engage in work without good cause pursuant to 45 CFR 261.14 of this chapter
Hourly Payment Reductions
A monthly Community Service Job benefit is $673 with a reduction of $5.15 for
each hour that the participant fails, without good cause, to participate in
assigned activities.
A monthly W-2 Transitions benefit is $628 with a reduction of $5.15 for each hour that the participant fails without good cause to participate in assigned activities.
Strikes
A participant who fails or refuses, without good cause to participate in a W-2
employment position may accumulate strikes. A participant who fails or refuses
to participate three times in any W-2 employment position activity will be ineligible
to participate in that employment position for life. A participant does not
accumulate strikes each time an hourly reduction is applied. The Financial and
Employment Planner uses strikes as an employer would use formal suspensions
versus a less severe form of discipline such as verbal reprimand or letter of
instruction where clarification of policy would suffice. Strikes are a more
severe indicator of non-participation than an hourly reduction.
4. The average monthly number of payments for child care services made by the State through the use of disregards
Wisconsin does not use a system of disregards to determine eligibility for child care assistance. Child care assistance is available to all working families with income below 185% of poverty at the initial application and below 200% of poverty once the family is receiving child care assistance.
5. If the state has adopted the Family Violence Option and wants Federal recognition of its good cause domestic violence waivers under 45 CFR 260.50-58, then provide (a) a description of the strategies and procedures in place to ensure that victims of domestic violence receive appropriate alternative services and (b) an aggregate figure for the total number of good cause domestic waivers granted.
Wisconsin has recently adopted the Family Violence Option. However, Wisconsin has found that it is counterproductive to categorically waive all program requirements for those who are the most in need of help, such as victims of domestic violence. Wisconsin does waive child support cooperation requirements for victims of domestic violence. The Barriers Screening Tool (BST) provides for screening and assessing W-2 participants for domestic violence issues. If domestic violence is identified as an issue, W-2 agencies must work closely with victims of domestic violence to ensure that the victims are receiving appropriate services. Domestic violence victims who reach their time limits, may receive a time limit extension if there is an identified need to continue receiving W-2 services.
6. A description of any nonrecurrent, short-term benefits (as defined in 45 CFR 260.31(b)(1)) provided, including:
(i) The eligibility criteria associated with such benefits, including any restrictions on the amount, duration, or frequency of payments;
(ii) Any policies that limit such payments to families that are eligible for TANF assistance or that have the effect of delaying or suspending a family's eligibility for assistance;
Emergency Assistance
The Emergency Assistance (EA) program is designed to meet the immediate needs
of eligible persons facing a current emergency. The emergency must be due to
fire, flood, natural disaster, energy crisis, impending homelessness, or homelessness.
EA is intended to avoid destitution of a child and provide living arrangements
for the child in a home. It is not necessary for individuals to receive any
other forms of public assistance in order to receive EA. W-2 agencies are responsible
for administration of EA. However, in Milwaukee, the administration of EA is
split between the W-2 agencies who administer the impending homelessness portion
and the Milwaukee County Human Services Agency who administers the rest of the
program through a subcontract with the American Red Cross.
For further detail, see FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, page 22.
TANF-Funded Earned Income Tax Credit
Beginning in FFY 99, Wisconsin's Department of Revenue provides a TANF-funded
earned income tax credit (EITC) for the refundable portion of the Wisconsin's
EITC program for low-income families. All families receiving the state credit
are determined to be categorically eligible for TANF. (Note: Nonrefundable amounts
and EITC payments made to qualified aliens are paid with state tax revenues).
This credit provides a supplement to the wages and self-employment income of lower-income workers with children living with them. Under the Wisconsin program, persons may be eligible to receive the tax credit if they or their spouse worked full or part-time during the tax year, had at least one qualifying child, were a full-year resident of Wisconsin, and qualified for the federal EITC. The state credit is calculated as a percentage of the federal credit as follows: four percent for families with one child; 14 percent for families with two children; and 43 percent for families with three or more children.
Job Access Loans
Job Access Loans (JALs) are short-term, no interest loans designed to meet expenses
related to obtaining or maintaining employment. JALs are designed for an individual
needing assistance because of a discrete financial crisis that cannot be resolved
with personal resources and other funding sources are not available. This crisis,
if unresolved, could develop into a long-term problem in which the individual
may become dependent upon a W-2 employment position. The individual must meet
financial and non-financial eligibility conditions under the W-2 program. For
further detail, see FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, page 22.
Custodial Parent of an Infant
Under Wisconsin Works (W-2), a custodial parent of a child 12 weeks old or less
who meets the financial and nonfinancial eligibility requirements for W-2 employment
positions may receive a monthly payment of $673. During those 12 weeks the parent
will not be required to participate in an employment position unless s/he volunteers
to participate. A parent may receive the Custodial Parent of an Infant payment
only if no other adult member of the custodial parent’s W-2 group is participating,
or eligible to participate in, a W-2 employment position or working in an unsubsidized
job. At the end of the 12-week period, the custodial parent would be expected
to join the workforce or participate in a W-2 employment position.
Procedures developed to ensure that individuals diverted from assistance receive information
Wisconsin state legislation requires that a W-2 agency provide to every individual, who inquires about assistance, a handout entitled Services Available Within the Wisconsin Works (W-2) Agency. Please see Attachment I. This handout provides a comprehensive list of both TANF-funded and non-TANF funded services (Medicaid, Food Share [Wisconsin Food Stamp program] and Child Care) that can be applied for through the W-2 agency.
7. A description of the procedures the state has established and is maintaining to resolve displacement complaints, pursuant to section 407(f)(3) of the Act
Please see Attachment II. This attachment is a policy document outlining Wisconsin’s procedures for resolving displacement complaints.
8. Summary of State programs and activities directed at the third and fourth statutory purposes of TANF as specified at 45 CFR 206.20 (c) and (d) [prevention of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and encouragement and maintenance of two-parent families]
a. Summarize the State programs and activities directed at prevention and reducing the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies and establishing annual numerical goals for preventing and reducing the incidence of these pregnancies (TANF purpose 3):
Prevention of Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancies
Goals were established and action taken to prevent and reduce the incidence
of out-of-wedlock pregnancies, with special emphasis on teenage pregnancies.
For further detail, see FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, page 3, under
General Provision Assurances.
Grants to the Boys & Girls Club of America
Funding is provided to The Boys & Girls Club of America in Wisconsin to
provide services through their Gang Outreach Program. The project represents
23 distinct Boys & Girls Club organizations with 30 program sites located
throughout the State of Wisconsin. The objectives of the program are to improve
the social, academic and employment skills of low income, TANF eligible youth,
from five to 18 years of age, whose family income does not exceed 200 percent
of the FPL.
Brighter Futures and Tribal Adolescent Services Program
Under the Administration of the DHFS, the Brighter Futures and Tribal Adolescent
Services program awards TANF-funded grants to nonprofit corporations and public
agencies in Milwaukee County, county social services agencies in other counties
and Native American tribes or bands. The purpose of the grants is to fund programs
for the prevention of youth violence, substance use and abuse, child abuse and
neglect, and nonmarital pregnancy, and for the promotion of adolescent self-sufficiency.
b. Summarize the State programs and activities directed at encouraging the formation
and maintenance of two-parent families (TANF purpose 4):
Safety Services
Under the administration of DHFS, the Safety Services program will provide up
to five months of safety services to families referred by the assessment units
of the child welfare system in Milwaukee County. DHFS will contract with a safety
service coordinator for each of the five neighborhood service delivery sites.
These coordinators will be responsible for managing the safety services program
and providing safety services managers and providers.
During the period of service, an assigned safety services manager and provider will work with the family to assist them in controlling for child safety, stabilizing family functioning, and accessing necessary formal and informal supports. Families will receive services that are appropriate to their specific situation as determined by the assessment social worker and the safety services manager.
Child Welfare Prevention Services
Under the administration of DHFS, the state will coordinate, implement, evaluate
and manage a comprehensive and collaborative program to prevent child abuse
and neglect in Milwaukee County. This lead agency will sub-contract with community-based
organizations to provide services to families to prevent child abuse and neglect
in Milwaukee County.
9. An estimate of the total number of individuals who have participated in subsidized employment under 261.30(b) or (c) of this chapter.
Under the W-2 program, a subsidized employment placement is called a Trial Job. In federal fiscal year 2004, the number of unduplicated individuals who participated in a Trial Job was 91 and the average monthly number individuals was 18.
Attachment B
Annual Report on State Maintenance-of-Effort Programs: Form ACF-204
State: Wisconsin Fiscal Year: 2004
Date Submitted: December 23, 2004
Provide the following information for EACH PROGRAM (according to the nature of the benefit or service provided) for which the State claims MOE expenditures. Complete and submit this report in accordance with the attached instructions.
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: W-2 Office
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: Includes expenses associated with contracting for the provision of services by the Wisconsin Works agencies, including salary and fringe benefits for staff, overhead expenses for operation of the agency and the cost of case management and services provided to W-2 participants.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: Includes expenses associated with contracting for the provision of services by the Wisconsin Works agencies, including salary and fringe benefits for staff, overhead expenses for operation of the agency and the cost of case management and services provided to W-2 participants.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
__X_ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
____ This Program is a separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $22,087,158
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $22,087,158
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: Not Applicable
This last figure represents (check one):
The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: Not Applicable
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ____ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: __$0_
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
____________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: W-2 Payments
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: W-2 payments are provided to those W-2 participants who are placed in one of three categories of work training placements including Trial Jobs, Community Service Jobs and W-2 Transitions. W-2 payments are also provided to participants who are caring for an infant under twelve weeks of age. Descriptions of these W-2 placements are found in FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Federal TANF Programs, pages 11 through 14.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: Descriptions of these W-2 placements are found in FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Federal TANF Programs, pages 11 through 14.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
__X_ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
_____ This Program is a Separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $34,770,294
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $34,770,294
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 12,184
This last figure represents (check one):
__X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
_____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: Descriptions of these W-2 placements are found in FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Federal TANF Programs, pages 11 through 14.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ____ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: __$0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Job Access Loans
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Segregated State Programs, Page 22.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State
TANF Plan, Segregated State Programs, Page 22.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
__X_ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
____ This Program is a Separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $-846,030 (Job Access Loans is negative because the repayments exceeded the expenditures in FFY 2004.)
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $-846,030
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 3,812
This last figure represents (check one):
__X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
_____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Federal TANF Programs, Page 22.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ___ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: __$ 0_
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Emergency Assistance
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See
FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Segregated State Programs, Page 22.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State
TANF Plan, Segregated State Programs, Page 22.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
__X_ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
____ This Program is a Separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $2,012,851
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $2,012,851
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 22,890
individuals;
7,205 grants
This last figure represents (check one):
____ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
__X_ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Segregated State Programs, Page 22.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ____ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: ___$ 0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Community Reinvestment
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See FFY 2002-2003 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Federal TANF Programs, Page 17. Effective January 1, 2004, the Community Reinvestment program ended.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2002-2003 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Federal TANF Programs, Page 17.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
__X_ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
____ This Program is a Separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $150,676
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $150,676
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: The Community Reinvestment program ended in 2003. The expenses noted above are a reconciliation of expenditures reported after FFY 2003.
This last figure represents (check one):
_____ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
_____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See FFY 2002-2003 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Federal TANF Programs, Page 17.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ____ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: ___$ 0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: State Administrative Costs
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: Includes costs associated with TANF Welfare Evaluation, TANF administrative costs, and TANF fraud and collection.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: Includes costs associated with TANF Welfare Evaluation, TANF administrative costs, and TANF fraud and collection.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
__X_ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
____ This Program is a Separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $48,196
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $48,196
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: Not Applicable
This last figure represents (check one):
_____ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
_____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: Not Applicable
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ____ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: ___$ 0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Child Support Pass-Through
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Segregated State Programs, page 20.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Segregated State Programs, page 20.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
__X_ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
____ This Program is a Separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $3,586,029
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $3,586,029
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 10,329
This last figure represents (check one):
____ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
__X_ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Segregated State Programs, page 20.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ____ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: ___$ 0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Burials (Related to TANF eligible)
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State TANF Programs, Page 29.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State TANF Programs, Page 29.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
____ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
__X_ This Program is a Separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program): Not applicable
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $1,194,044
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $1,194,044
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 597
This last figure represents (check one):
____ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
__X_ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State TANF Programs, Page 29.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ____ No __X__
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: ___$ 0___
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
____________________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Child Care
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Segregated State TANF Programs, Page 20.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Segregated State TANF Programs, Page 20.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
__X_ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
_____ This Program is a Separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $97,289,469
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $97,289,469
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 29,741
This last figure represents (check one):
__X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Segregated State TANF Programs, Page 20.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable under prior law? (check one)
Yes ____ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: __$0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
____________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Children First
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 29.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 29.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
_____ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
__X_ This Program is a separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program): See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 29.
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $981,923
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $981,923
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 1,161
This last figure represents (check one):
__X__ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
_____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State TANF Programs, Page 29.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ____ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: ___$ 0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
____________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Substance Abuse Services
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State TANF Programs, Page 29.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State TANF Programs, Page 29.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
_____ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
__X_ This Program is a separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program): See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State TANF Programs, Page 29.
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $4,866,666
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $4,866,666
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 1,076
This last figure represents (check one):
____ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
__X_ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State TANF Programs, Page 29.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ____ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: __$0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
____________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Food Stamps Benefits for Qualified Aliens
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 30.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State
TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 30.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
___ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
__X_ This Program is a separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program): See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 30.
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $148,758
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $148,758
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 339
This last figure represents (check one):
__X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 30.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ___ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: __$0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
____________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: W-2 Services for Qualified Aliens
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 28.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 28.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
_____ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
___X_ This Program is a separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program): See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 28.
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year: $313,330
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $313,330
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 230
This last figure represents (check one):
__X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 28.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ____ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: __$0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
1. Name of Benefit or Service Program: Interim Assistance
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities: See
FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 28.
3. Purpose(s) of Benefit or Service Program: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State
TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 28.
4. Program Type. (Check one)
____ This Program is operated under the TANF program.
__X_ This Program is a separate State program.
5. Description of Work Activities (Complete only if this program is a separate State program): See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 28.
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year:$1,000,772
7. Total State MOE Expenditures under the Program for the Fiscal Year: $1,000,772
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE Funds: 144
This last figure represents (check one):
__X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Financial Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Program Benefits or Services: See FFY 2004-2005 Wisconsin State TANF Plan, Separate State Programs, Page 28.
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law?
(check one)
Yes ___ No __X_
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995: __$0__
(NOTE: provide only if response on question 10 is No)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
This certifies that all families for which the State claims MOE expenditures for the fiscal year meet the State's criteria for "eligible families."
SIGNATURE: _____________________________________
NAME: __Roberta Gassman___________________________
TITLE: Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Approved OMB No. 0970-0199 Form ACF-204, expires 6/30/2002.
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