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:
f. Conduct a Program Designed to Reach State and Local Law Enforcement Officials, the Education System, and Relevant Counseling Services, That Provides Education and Training on the Problem of Statutory Rape So That Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Programs May Be Expanded to Include Men (section 402(a)(1)(a)(vi) of the Social Security Act)
Current Narrative:
The department provides services for victims of domestic violence and their children, including rural outreach and community collaboration training for the purpose of educating attendees about domestic violence and the available services provided by the Department of Children and Family Services including but not limited to TANF, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, Child Care Assistance, and Employment Training. Additionally, these services will include education and training addressing the problem of statutory rape. These programs are designed to not only reach the public, but also law enforcement officials, educators, relevant counseling services. Training regarding statutory rape will also be made available to males 18 and older.