§ 22 §3788-A — MaineServe

Maine § 22 §3788-A

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE
• Part 3: CHILDREN
• Ch. 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

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The department shall establish a MaineServe program designed to provide parents who are eligible for TANF assistance opportunities to serve their communities and the State.
1.
Purposes.
The purposes of the MaineServe program are as follows:
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Eligibility.
Any ASPIRE-TANF participant over 16 years of age is eligible to volunteer for MaineServe, except that any person under 20 years of age who has not completed high school or its equivalent must also participate in an educational activity designed to complete high school education.
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Duration of service.
MaineServe volunteers may serve for up to 9 months. At the end of the service period, the MaineServe volunteer and the ASPIRE-TANF case manager shall evaluate the MaineServe placement. If it is determined to be appropriate, the MaineServe volunteer may renew the placement within MaineServe.
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Conditions of service.
The MaineServe program is an alternative work experience program subject to the standards set out in the Social Security Act, 42 United States Code, Section 682(f).

Legislative History

PL 1995, c. 418, §A34 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A27 (AMD).