WAC 388-315-1100. Tribal TANF—Overview—Do tribal TANF programs receive state maintenance of effort funds?

Yes. A tribe or a consortium of tribes may elect to operate a tribal TANF program under 45 C.F.R. 286. Per RCW 74.08A.040 , the department shall transfer a fair and equitable amount of the TANF state maintenance of effort funds to eligible tribes, or consortium of tribes, within Washington State upon approval of a tribal TANF program by the secretary of the federal department of health and human services.