The Department of Human Services shall seek federal funds for entrepreneurial development so that recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits can create jobs and provide incentives for TANF recipients in their efforts to attain self-sufficiency and independence. The TANF Implementation Council shall identify opportunities for entrepreneurial development for TANF recipients. In carrying out this program, the department shall work in conjunction with public, community and private sector entities including businesses, banks, and other institutions to develop strategies that provide training, technical assistance, planning, and research to TANF recipients in their efforts to own their own businesses. The TANF recipient must be enrolled in an allowable work activity to be considered for eligibility for the funds under this section.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 17 - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
§ 43-17-5. Amount of assistance
§ 43-17-9. Duties of county departments
§ 43-17-11. Application for assistance
§ 43-17-13. Investigation of applications
§ 43-17-15. Granting of assistance
§ 43-17-17. Appeal to the State Department of Human Services
§ 43-17-19. Periodic reconsideration and changes in amount of assistance
§ 43-17-21. Removal to another county
§ 43-17-23. Receipt and disposition of federal and other funds and manner of disbursing same