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- 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:
d. Take Such Reasonable Steps as the State Deems Necessary to Restrict the Use and Disclosure of Information About Individuals and Families Receiving Assistance Under the Program Attributable to Funds Provided by the Federal Government (section 402(a)(1)(a)(iv) of the Social Security Act)
Current Narrative:
All applicant or recipient information is confidential and available only for the purposes of the effective administration of the program and will be made available to federal or state agencies as appropriate. All employees are trained to maintain the confidentiality of information and are notified that failure to do so will result in dismissal. All parties acting on behalf of the county department must be employees or contractual agents. County departments of human/social services contracting for program administration or services are required to include confidentiality requirements in their contracts. County departments of human/social services administering the program are required to include procedures to ensure confidentiality in their policies.