1. A. Effective January 1, 2009, the Office of Family Support will implement the TANF Initiative, legal access and visitation.
2. B. Services provided include legal services that may include: mediation, development of parenting plans, court ordered visitation, or other services to obtain regular visitation arrangements with the children. Referrals that assist non-custodial parents to overcome social, financial and emotional barriers that hinder access to their children will also be provided.
3. C. These services meet the TANF goal to encourage the formation of and maintenance of two-parent families by improving the parent's ability to act in the best interest of their children, providing the children continuous and quality access to both parents, improving the well-being of the children, and encouraging healthy relationships, youth development, and responsible fatherhood.
4. D. Eligibility for services is limited to non-custodial parents of minor children who have active child support cases under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.
5. E. Services are considered non-assistance by the agency.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 42 USC 601 et seq.; R.S. 46:231 and R.S. 36:474; Act 19, 2008 Reg. Session.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, LR 35:966 (May 2009).