Commission approves TANF (Work First) electing‑county plan, securing annual allocation
Summary
The board unanimously approved a 73‑page TANF (Work First) electing‑county plan that would allow Macon County to receive about $183,000 annually (subject to legislative allocation) to support child‑welfare and related programs.
Patrick Betancourt presented the county's TANF electing‑county plan, explaining that Macon County — drawn as an electing county in prior decades — can retain additional allocations to reinvest in child‑welfare programs if it continues its electing status. He said the option provides roughly $183,000 per year, contingent on state allocation, and that the county has used these funds over time to offset child‑welfare costs and support local programs.
After a brief discussion, Commissioner Shields moved to approve the FFY 2026–2028 electing‑county TANF plan, Commissioner Antoine seconded, and the board adopted the plan by a 5‑0 vote. The chairman signed the certification so staff could submit the plan to the Department of Health and Human Services. The approval preserves access to the described annual funds but does not by itself obligate future local appropriations beyond program rules.
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