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Annual Report on State TANF and MOE Programs
- 2005
Puerto Rico
Appendix A
Annual Reporting On TANF Programs Under 45 CFR 265.9(b)
Each State must provide the following information on the TANF program (for
the previous fiscal year):
(1) The State's definition of each work activity; at least a minimum average
of 30 hours weekly.
(2) A description of the transitional services provided to families no longer
receiving assistance due to employment;
(3) A description of how a State will reduce the amount of assistance payable
to a family when an individual refuses to engage in work without good cause
pursuant to §261.14;
(4) The average monthly number of payments for child care services made by the
State through the use of disregards, by the following types of child care providers:
(i) Licensed/regulated in-home child care;
(ii) Licensed/regulated family child care;
(iii) Licensed/regulated group home child care;
(iv) Licensed/regulated center-based child care;
(v) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
in-home child care provided by a nonrelative;
(vi) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
in-home child care provided by a relative;
(vii) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
family child care provided by a nonrelative;
(viii) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
family child care provided by a relative;
(ix) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
group child care provided by a nonrelative;
(x) Legally operating (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
group child care provided by a relative; and
(xi) Legally operated (i.e., no license category available in State or locality)
center-based child care;
(5) If the State has adopted the Family Violence Option and wants Federal recognition
of its good cause domestic violence waivers under subpart B of part 260, a description
of the strategies and procedures in place to ensure that victims of domestic
violence receive appropriate alternative services and an aggregate figure for
the total number of good cause domestic waivers granted;
The government of Puerto Rico established the following dispositions:
• Screen and identify individuals receiving assistance with a history
of domestic violence, while maintaining the confidentiality of such individuals
• Refer such individuals to counseling and supportive services
• Waive pursuant to a determination for good cause, other program requirements
such as time limits (for as long as necessary) for individuals receiving assistance,
residency requirements, child support cooperation requirements and family cap
provisions, in cases where compliance with such requirements would make it more
difficult for individuals receiving assistance to escape domestic violence or
unfairly penalize such individuals who are or have been victimized by such violence,
or individuals who are or have been victimized by such violence, or individuals
who are at risk of further domestic violence.
Our TANF personnel was trained by specialized government officials to identified,
conduct referrals and ensure that the victims of domestic violence receive the
appropriate services.
Services provided to our TANF participants:
a. Domestic violence counseling - 63
b. Just cause to extend time limit of 60 month for 12 additional months –
16
Referrals to other Programs such as:
a. Health Programs – 3
b. Psychological assistance – 11
c. Legal assistance – 2
d. Family therapy – 6
e. Protected houses or institutions – 14
f. Housing – 5
g. Program of Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence – 9
h. Education and vocational training – 10
i. Employment – 8
j. Support Services provided – 24
Total - 84
(6) A description of any nonrecurrent, short-term benefits 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; and
(iii) Any procedures or activities developed under the TANF program to ensure
that individuals diverted from assistance receive information about, referrals
to, or access to other program benefits (such as Medicaid and food stamps) that
might help them make the transition from welfare to work;
(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.
This description must include the name of the State agency with the lead responsibility
for administering this provision and explanations of how the State has notified
the public about these procedures and how an individual can register a complaint;
(8) A summary of State programs and activities directed at the third and fourth
statutory purposes of TANF (as specified at §260.20(c) and (d)); and
A delegated agency established and development two programs target to youngsters
at risk of out of wedlock pregnancies. The two programs were established within
two regions of the Department of the Family. This fiscal year the programs served
approximately 450 individuals.
(9) An estimate of the total number of individuals who have participated in
subsidized employment under §261.30(b) or (c).
Approximately 616 individuals have participated in subsidized employment
Attachment B
Annual Report on State Maintenance -of-Effort Programs: ACF-204
State: Puerto Rico Fiscal
Year: 2005
Date submitted: December 23, 2005
Provide the following information for EACH PROGRAM for which the
State Claims MOE expenditures.
1. Name of Benefit or service Program: Information Systems
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
Issuance of electronic benefits transfers. Implementing electronic case
management and data transmission.
3. Purpose (s) of Benefit or Service Program:
Faster and accurate benefits issuance.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (I.e.,
Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
N/A
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year:
$34,812
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for
the Fiscal Year: $34,812
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE
Funds:
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
___ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under
the
Program:
N/A
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law (I.e., as defined at 260.30)? (Check one)
Yes _X_ No ___
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995.
$21,185,453
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to 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:________________________
Idalia Colón Rondón, MSW
Administrator
Attachment B
Annual Report on State Maintenance -of-Effort Programs:
ACF-204
State: Puerto Rico
Fiscal Year: 2005
Date submitted: December 23, 2005
Provide the following information for EACH PROGRAM for which the
State Claims MOE expenditures.
1. Name of Benefit or service Program: Work Activities
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
Among the services provided to the TANF Families by case management
service contractors and in house management are file readiness and file
placement. The work activities are stated in the FY2001 State Plan.
3. Purpose (s) of Benefit or Service Program:
Accurate benefits issuance. Long term administrative expense savings.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (I.e.,
Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
N/A
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year:
$5,411,721
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for
the Fiscal Year: $5,411,721
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE
Funds:
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under
the
Program:
N/A
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law (I.e., as defined at 260.30)? (Check one)
Yes X_ No ___
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995.
$21,185,453
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to 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:________________________
Idalia Colón Rondón, MSW
Administrator
Attachment B
Annual Report on State Maintenance -of-Effort Programs:
ACF-204
State: Puerto Rico Fiscal
Year: 2005
Date submitted: December 23, 2005
Provide the following information for EACH PROGRAM for which the
State Claims MOE expenditures.
1. Name of Benefit or service Program: Administration
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
Implementing electronic benefits transfers, update information systems
and equipment , personnel training.
3. Purpose (s) of Benefit or Service Program:
Accurate benefits issuance. Long term administrative expenses savings.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (I.e.,
Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
N/A
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year:
$3,177,818
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for
the Fiscal Year: $3,177,818
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE
Funds:
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
___ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under
the
Program:
N/A
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law (I.e., as defined at 260.30)? (Check one)
Yes _X_ No ___
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995.
$21,185,453
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to 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:________________________
Idalia Colón Rondón, MSW
Administrator
Attachment B
Annual Report on State Maintenance -of-Effort Programs:
ACF-204
State: Puerto Rico
Fiscal Year: 2005
Date submitted: December 23, 2005
Provide the following information for EACH PROGRAM for which the
State Claims MOE expenditures.
1. Name of Benefit or service Program: Basic Assistance
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
Issuance of cash assistance through electronic benefits transfers.
3. Purpose (s) of Benefit or Service Program:
Accurate benefits issuance. Long term administrative expenses savings.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (I.e.,
Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
N/A
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year:
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for
the Fiscal Year:
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE
Funds:
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under
the
Program:
N/A
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law (I.e., as defined at 260.30)? (Check one)
Yes _X_ No ___
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995.
$21,185,453
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to 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:________________________
Idalia Colón Rondón, MSW
Administrator
Attachment B
Annual Report on State Maintenance -of-Effort Programs:
ACF-204
State: Puerto Rico Fiscal
Year: 2005
Date submitted: December 23, 2005
Provide the following information for EACH PROGRAM for which the
State Claims MOE expenditures.
1. Name of Benefit or service Program: Child Protection Program
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
Provide emergency service to children and families 25 hours a day seven
days a week and 365 days per year.
3. Purpose (s) of Benefit or Service Program:
These services are concentrated to taking care and handling referral of vulnerable
families who could be on a crisis situation. If the situation becomes an emergency
if requires immediate professional assistance to assure families emotional and
physical well being.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (I.e.,
Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
N/A
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year:
$3,690,762
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for
the Fiscal Year: $3,690,762
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE
Funds:
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under
the
Program:
N/A
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law (I.e., as defined at 260.30)? (Check one)
Yes _X_ No ___
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995.
$21,185,453
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to 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:________________________
Idalia Colón Rondón, MSW
Administrator
Attachment B
Annual Report on State Maintenance -of-Effort Programs:
ACF-204
State: Puerto Rico Fiscal
Year: 2005
Date submitted: December 23, 2005
Provide the following information for EACH PROGRAM for which the
State Claims MOE expenditures.
1. Name of Benefit or service Program: Non-Recurrent Short Term
Benefits
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
Issuance of cash benefits for special non-recurrent needs.
3. Purpose (s) of Benefit or Service Program:
Accurate benefits issuance. Long term administrative expenses savings.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (I.e.,
Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
N/A
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year:
$35,658
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for
the Fiscal Year: $35,658
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE
Funds:
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
____ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under
the
Program:
N/A
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law (I.e., as defined at 260.30)? (Check one)
Yes _X_ No ___
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995.
$21,185,453
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to 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:________________________
Idalia Colón Rondón, MSW
Administrator
Attachment B
Annual Report on State Maintenance -of-Effort Programs:
ACF-204
State: Puerto Rico Fiscal
Year: 2005
Date submitted: December 23, 2005
Provide the following information for EACH PROGRAM for which the
State Claims MOE expenditures.
1. Name of Benefit or service Program: State Foster Care Service Program
2. Description of the Major Program Benefits, Services, and Activities:
Provides placement and supervision of children who are the responsibility of
the
Department of the Family and are under the jurisdiction of the Family Court,
or
children whose parents have voluntarily released their parental rights.
3. Purpose (s) of Benefit or Service Program:
Give the child a home and family to care for him/her until he/she is either
returned to his/her birth parents or adopted.
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 in the SSP-MOE program (I.e.,
Complete only if this program is a separate State program):
N/A
6. Total State Expenditures for the Program for the Fiscal Year:
$8,834,682
7. Total State Expenditures Claimed as MOE under the Program for
the Fiscal Year: $8,834,682
8. Total Number of Families Served under the Program with MOE
Funds:
This last figure represents (check one):
_X_ The average monthly total for the fiscal year.
___ The total served over the fiscal year.
9. Eligibility Criteria for Receiving MOE-funded Benefits or Services under
the
Program:
N/A
10. Prior Program Authorization: Was this program authorized and allowable
under prior law (I.e., as defined at 260.30)? (Check one)
Yes _X_ No ___
11. Total Program Expenditures in FY 1995.
$21,185,453
(NOTE: provide only if the response on to 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:________________________
Idalia Colón Rondón, MSW
Administrator
