(a) The temporary assistance for needy families program is the state’s primary safety net for families with children who live in extreme poverty; and
(b) Outcomes for disadvantaged parenting youth improve when the parenting youth have opportunities to connect to employment, training and education programs.
(2) In order to provide a path out of poverty for families, adults and parenting youth and to maximize the services available to assist families, adults and parenting youth in moving out of poverty, the Department of Human Services shall work with other agencies and organizations to provide the resources, referrals or services described in ORS 412.006. [2015 c.765 §1; 2019 c.602 §1]
Note: 412.002 was added to and made a part of 412.001 to 412.161 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Juvenile Code, Human Services
Chapter 412 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Section 412.001 - Definitions.
Section 412.002 - Legislative findings.
Section 412.006 - Administration of temporary assistance for needy families program; rules.
Section 412.007 - Determination of amount of aid; rules.
Section 412.009 - Engagement in JOBS; disqualification; rules.
Section 412.011 - Support service payments to prevent loss of employment.
Section 412.014 - State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI program; rules.
Section 412.016 - Enrollment in educational institution as allowable work activity.
Section 412.026 - Payment of aid to individual other than relative; rules.
Section 412.028 - Petition for and appointment of guardian or conservator; costs; compensation.
Section 412.049 - Powers and duties of department; rules.
Section 412.079 - Time limits; exceptions; rules.
Section 412.084 - Minor parents’ eligibility to receive assistance and support services.
Section 412.109 - Policy on absent parent.
Section 412.124 - Post-TANF aid to employed families; rules.
Section 412.151 - Statewide electronic benefits transfer system; replacement cards to display name.