Louisiana § RS 46:1451 - Definitions

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§ RS 46:1451. Definitions

            As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section:

            (1) "Department" means the Department of Children and Family Services.

            (2) "Program" means the continuum of care program established and provided for in this Chapter.

            (3) "TANF" means the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program established pursuant to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, P.L. 104-193, and administered in this state by the Department of Children and Family Services.

            Acts 2022, No. 561, §1, eff. June 17, 2022.

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