As used in this article:
- (1) "Family Independence" or "Aid to Families with Dependent Children" or "FI" or "AFDC" means cash payments or stipends paid to individuals who meet established eligibility criteria.
- (2) "Department" means the South Carolina State Department of Social Services.
- (3) "Welfare" means cash assistance payments through the Family Independence program formerly known as the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program which must be provided as a stipend to assist families to become employed.
HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 102, Part II, Section 1, eff June 12, 1995; 1997 Act No. 133, Section 9, eff June 11, 1997.