Adolphsen, Sam From: Mayhew, Mary Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 6:46 PM To: Adolphsen, Sam; Peavey, Sheryl Subject: RE: texas/SSBG I would really like to connect with you about this plan. There seems to be a lot in this plan that is supported through transfer related to mental health. Mary C. Mayhew Commissioner Maine Department of Health Human Services 207-287-4223 From: Adolphsen, Sam Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 5:15 PM To: Mayhew, Mary; Peavey, Sheryl Subject: texas/SSBG Texas is going to spend $3.8 million of their money at their State-run Hospital for teenagers. Pages 43 and 60 Sam Adolphsen Chief Operating Of?cer Department of Health and Human Services sam.adolnhsen@maine.gov c: (207) 975-6617 Using TANF funds to support work, families, and the elderly TANF ASPIRE Budget Basics $78 million annual federal block grant $30 million annual General Fund average since 2008 Some Other Special Revenue $109 million total ?average since 2008 Old TANF New TANF No time limit 5-year time limit 14,000 cases 6,200 cases Funds spent as cash benefits Funds used for work activities, child welfare, domestic violence prevention, waitlists All funding spent every year? no carry forward amounts Additional funds available because caseload and spending reduced significantly Guiding principles for new spending structure 1. Aggressive focus on work 2. Support poor families in need beyond TANF clients 3. Fund waitlist for disabled and elderly home care and nutrition 4. Save General Funds 5. Responsible, long?term planning for TANF budget Principle Initiatives Outcomes RFP for comprehensive work focused 1- 0" work program for TANF clients 0 Reach the work participation rate 2. Support poor families in need beyond . Fund tall cremts for poor TANF clients 0 Fund child welfare and prevention strategles 0 Family Development Accounts - TANF funds create availability in other 3. Fund waitlists for disabled and elderly funds to increase services for homemaker, home care and nutrition home based care and meals on wheels for the elderly 0 As alternative Match (MOE) is identified, 4- saVe General General Funds can be returned or repurposed 5. Responsible, long-term planning for TANF While it appears 3 Signi?cant amount is budget available today, we have a responsible 10- year approach to spending TANF funds Maine DHHS April 2015 Page 1 of 2 Using TANF funds to support work, families, and the elderly Proposed Initiatives Type Expenditures Estimated Annual Cost Ongoing Client Benefits $54 175 000 Ongoing Program Administration 511 303 705 New Refundable Tax Credits (Property Tax Fairness/ Sales Tax Credit) $10,000,000 Ongoing Transfers to SSBG (for Child Welfare Prevention $7 812 088 Strategies, I I New Work Experience Program Contracted $5 000 000 Funding source change Child Welfare/ Foster Care Program Shortfall $3,200,000 Funding source change Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Funding $2,979,428 Funding source change Home Visiting $2,000,000 Expanded Work Site Development Services $1 500 000 Expanded Child Abuse Prevention Family Support 51 000 000 Funding source change Homeless Youth $841,944 Expanded ASPIRE Transportation Services $750 000 New (Governor?s Bill) Transitional Transportation - Extend and Tier $581 908 Reimbursement New (Governor's Bill) Establish Family Development Accounts" 5500 000 New Maine Medical - Multi Barrier Clients $500 000 Expanded Program Integrity Welfare Fraud Technology $500 000 Upgrades I New TBD - Various Programs (Refugee Support; 5500 000 Housing, Food Programs) Funding source change Family Planning $389,760 New (Governor?s Bill) Increase Earned Income "Disregard" $333 902 Expanded Increase Car Repair Support Service 3375 000 New Before and After School Care 5250 000 New Block Grant Administration Dedication Position $100 000 Total* $115,652,735 *Total spending will decline over 10 year plan, this amount decreases to $94 million and could fluctuate based on economy and program success. Maine DHHS April 2015 Page 2 of 2