(1) The secretary shall by administrative regulations subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 13A develop a work program for recipients of public assistance under Title IV-A of the Federal Social Security Act to provide for immediate employment or preparation for employment.
(2) Self-sufficiency of participants shall be the primary goal of the work program.

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 205.2003

  • Cabinet: means the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. See Kentucky Statutes 205.010
  • Federal: refers to the United States. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Public assistance: means money grants, assistance in kind, or services to or for the benefit of needy aged, needy blind, needy permanently and totally disabled persons, needy children, or persons with whom a needy child lives or a family containing a combination of these categories, except that the term shall not be construed to permit the granting of financial aid where the purpose of such aid is to obtain an abortion. See Kentucky Statutes 205.010
  • Secretary: means the secretary for health and family services or his authorized representative. See Kentucky Statutes 205.010

Participants shall bear the ultimate responsibility in pursuit of this goal.
(3) In partnership with participants, the cabinet shall assess their strengths and needs and provide supportive services to assist in the pursuit of work and self-sufficiency.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 100, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1998.