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:
b. Require a Parent or Caretaker Receiving Assistance to Engage in Work (defined by the State) Once the State Determines the Parent or Caretaker is Ready to Engage in Work, or Once He or She Has Received 24 Months of Assistance, Whichever is Earlier, Consistent with the Child Care Exception at 407(e)(2) (section 402(a)(1)(a)(ii) of the Social Security Act)
Current Narrative:
EMPLOYMENT FIRST PARTICIPATION
Nebraska has adopted the federal definition of work–eligible individuals. All individuals who are defined as a work–eligible individual are required to participate in the Employment First program.
Once a family applies for ADC cash assistance, all work–eligible individuals, unless they otherwise qualify for an exemption from Employment First, are referred to the Employment First program at the time of the intake interview. The work–eligible individual is required to complete an Employment First Self–Sufficiency Contract within five days of the referral and immediately engage in approved work activities.
Dependent children age 15 or younger (including an emancipated minor) and dependent children age 16, 17, or 18 who are full–time students regularly attending an elementary or secondary school or a dependent child age 16 or 17 who is a full–time student and regularly attending college, are not required to participate in the Employment First program.