Section 15. The department shall develop economic independence goals for all recipients of cash assistance under transitional aid to families with dependent children to be completed during the recipient's first 24 month period of receiving benefits. The economic independence goals shall assist a recipient in determining a path through which the recipient may become self-sufficient. Recipients who re-apply for benefits at any time after the first 24 month period shall demonstrate a good faith attempt to meet their goals prior to receiving additional benefits or an extension of benefits. Recipients who fail to demonstrate a good faith attempt to meet all of their goals shall not receive additional benefits or an extension of benefits; provided, however that this section shall not prohibit a recipient from receiving benefits on behalf of a dependent child.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 118 - Aid to Families With Dependent Children
Section 2 - Aid to Parents With Dependent Children
Section 2b - Application Form; Contents
Section 3 - Duties of Department
Section 3b - Employment Counseling and Job Training Program
Section 3c - Pathways to Self-Sufficiency Program
Section 5 - Reports of Department
Section 9 - Eligibility to Receive Veterans' Benefits; Option; Waiver
Section 10 - Exemption From Trustee Process; Assignment; False Statement or Fraud
Section 11 - Institutions Furnishing Care; Application for Aid; Payment
Section 14 - Benefit Period for Individuals Who Are Part of a 2 Parent Assistance Unit
Section 16 - Economic Independence Accounts
Section 17 - Proof of Income and Assets for Unverified Applicants
Section 18 - Education or Training Activities for Purposes of Meeting Work Requirement
Section 19 - Eligibility of Pregnant Teens to Receive Cash or Other Assistance