The purpose of the JOBS Program is to encourage and assist recipients of FA to succeed in making the transition from welfare to work or self-sufficiency; and aid former recipients so that they can retain their employment and avoids returning to the system.

Author: Linda Bibb

Statutory Authority: Social Security Act, Title IV, Parts A and F; Public Law 100-485, Title II & Title III; 42 U.S.C. §§602, 681-687; 45 C.F.R Parts 250 & 255; 54 Fed. Reg. 42145-42267; State TANF Plan.

History: Emergency adoption effective April 1, 1990. Succedent permanent adoption effective July 11, 1990. Amended: Filed December 27, 1997; effective January 31, 1997. Amended: Filed October 2, 2009; effective November 10, 2009.