[PART XI.] JOB OPPORTUNITIES AND BASIC SKILLS (JOBS) PROGRAM
[§346-261] JOBS; establishment; purpose. There is established a mandatory work program for certain applicants and recipients of aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) consistent with federal regulations and requirements under Title IV-F of the Social Security Act, Public Law 100-485. The purposes of the job opportunities and basic skills (JOBS) program shall be to encourage, assist, and require AFDC applicants and recipients to fulfill their responsibilities to support their children by preparing for, accepting, and retaining employment. To assure that needy individuals or families are provided the means to avoid long-term welfare dependency, JOBS is intended to:
(1) Provide individuals with the opportunity to acquire the basic education and skills necessary to qualify for employment;
(2) Provide necessary supportive services, including but not limited to transitional child care and medical assistance, so that recipients can participate in the work program and accept employment; and
(3) Coordinate job services at all levels of government to facilitate access to a wide range of services and maximize the use of existing resources. [L 1990, c 321, pt of §1]