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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054: THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1981 › 22 §3771. Policy and intent

§3771. Policy and intent
It is the policy of the State to use available resources and institutions to provide education, training and job opportunities to qualified and eligible recipients of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program with the goal of enabling them to become self-sufficient and to eliminate their dependency on public assistance.   [PL 1981, c. 512, §16 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).]
It is the intent of this chapter to commit these resources and institutions to this goal, and to provide for effective coordination that can result in recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families becoming self-sufficient.   [PL 1981, c. 512, §16 (NEW); PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 512, §16 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A34 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054: THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1981 › 22 §3772. Definitions (REPEALED)

§3772. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 512, §16 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 617, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 730, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 501, §Y1 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 360, §C3 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §A21 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054: THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1981 › 22 §3773. Maine Aid to Families with Dependent Children Coordinating Committee (REPEALED)

§3773. Maine Aid to Families with Dependent Children Coordinating Committee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 168, §§24,25 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 512, §16 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 730, §5 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 812, §§128,129 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 737, §§A54-56 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 856, §4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §§B91,B92 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A84 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 360, §B2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054: THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1981 › 22 §3774. Maine Aid to Families with Dependent Children Advisory Council (REPEALED)

§3774. Maine Aid to Families with Dependent Children Advisory Council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 168, §25 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 512, §16 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 730, §6 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §130 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 737, §A57 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A85 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 360, §C4 (RPR). PL 1997, c. 530, §A17 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054: THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1981 › 22 §3775. Training, education and placements (REPEALED)

§3775. Training, education and placements
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 512, §16 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 779, §63 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 443, §56 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 878, §A61 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §A22 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054: THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1981 › 22 §3776. Welfare Employment, Education and Training Program (REPEALED)

§3776. Welfare Employment, Education and Training Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 168, §24 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 512, §16 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 617, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 730, §7 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 856, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §§A86-88 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §A23 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054: THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1981 › 22 §3777. Availability of funds

§3777. Availability of funds
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to mean that any department, agency, institution or program shall be required to obligate or expend funds beyond existing funds available to them for these purposes.   [PL 1981, c. 512, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 512, §16 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054: THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 1981 › 22 §3778. Work Incentive Demonstration Program (REPEALED)

§3778. Work Incentive Demonstration Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1981, c. 617, §6 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 730, §8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, §A24 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3781. Additional Support for People in Retraining and Education Program established (REPEALED)

§3781. Additional Support for People in Retraining and Education Program established
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 856, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. Y, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 839, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, §§M3-5 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §§F10,11 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §§F10,11 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §M19 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 385, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3781-A. Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment-Temporary Assistance for Needy Families established

§3781-A. Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment-Temporary Assistance for Needy Families established
1.  ASPIRE-TANF program defined.
"ASPIRE-TANF program" means the Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program established pursuant to this chapter and the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. "TANF" means the program created in chapter 1053‑B.
[PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §18 (AMD).]
2.  Administration.
The ASPIRE-TANF program is established. The department shall administer the program.
[PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §18 (AMD).]
3.  Purpose.
The purpose of this program is to provide services and support to recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and to reduce dependence on public assistance to the extent that adequate funding is available for that purpose. The principal goal is to focus on helping people obtain and retain employment that sustains their families.
[PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §18 (AMD).]
4.  Limitation or reduction of services when resources inadequate.
The department shall adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act that include methods for limiting or reducing services when adequate resources are not available.
[PL 1993, c. 385, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 385, §16 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 418, §A25 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3782. Program (REPEALED)

§3782. Program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 856, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 443, §57 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 501, Pt. Y, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 9, Pt. M, §6 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3783. Transitional support services (REPEALED)

§3783. Transitional support services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 856, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 839, §§4,15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3784. Medical assistance program (REPEALED)

§3784. Medical assistance program
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2018, c. 10001, §29 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 856, §7 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 501, §§P27,Y4 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 839, §§5,15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3785-A. Sanction process

§3785-A. Sanction process
Prior to imposing a sanction against an individual, the department must complete the sanction process, which includes the following.   [PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Procedures.
Prior to imposing a sanction against an individual for failure to comply with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or ASPIRE-TANF rules, the department shall:
A. Thoroughly review the circumstances of the individual;   [PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).]
B. Provide the individual with a notice that states the basis for the sanction and a complete list of good cause reasons as set forth in section 3785;   [PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).]
C. Provide the individual with an opportunity to inform the department of good cause circumstances under section 3785; and   [PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).]
D. Obtain supervisory approval of the recommendation of the case manager to impose a sanction.   [PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Information and report.
The department shall maintain the following data, compiled and maintained by county and by calendar month, regarding the imposition of sanctions:
A. The number of sanctions recommended by case managers to supervisors; and   [PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).]
B. The number of sanctions denied or approved and imposed by the department.   [PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Rulemaking.
The department shall adopt rules to implement the sanction procedures required by this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
[PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 335, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3786. Rules

§3786. Rules
The department shall adopt rules in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act for the implementation of this chapter.   [PL 1993, c. 385, §19 (AMD).]
Rules governing services provided under this chapter apply equally to all participating Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients, whether those services are provided by the department or any other agency, organization or individual providing TANF program services to participants.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 856, §7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 9, §M8 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 385, §19 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 530, §A25 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3787. Availability of funds

§3787. Availability of funds
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to mean that a department, agency, institution or program is required to obligate or expend funds beyond existing funds available to them for these purposes.   [PL 1993, c. 385, §20 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 856, §7 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 385, §20 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3788-A. MaineServe

§3788-A. MaineServe
The department shall establish a MaineServe program designed to provide parents who are eligible for TANF assistance opportunities to serve their communities and the State.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).]
1.  Purposes.
The purposes of the MaineServe program are as follows:
A. To meet the human, educational, environmental and public safety needs of this State without displacing existing workers;   [PL 1995, c. 418, Pt. A, §34 (NEW).]
B. To renew the ethic of civic responsibility and the spirit of community throughout the State;   [PL 1995, c. 418, Pt. A, §34 (NEW).]
C. To encourage parents who are eligible for TANF assistance to engage in voluntary service to the State;   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).]
D. To expand and strengthen existing nonprofit and public sector initiatives that are addressing the needs of their communities and of the State; and   [PL 1995, c. 418, Pt. A, §34 (NEW).]
E. To provide parents who are eligible for TANF the opportunities to serve their communities and the State in a manner that assists them in developing and renewing their skills in ways that may lead to employment that is sufficient to sustain their families.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).]
[PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).]
2.  Eligibility.
Any ASPIRE-TANF participant over 16 years of age is eligible to volunteer for MaineServe, except that any person under 20 years of age who has not completed high school or its equivalent must also participate in an educational activity designed to complete high school education.
[PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).]
3.  Duration of service.
MaineServe volunteers may serve for up to 9 months. At the end of the service period, the MaineServe volunteer and the ASPIRE-TANF case manager shall evaluate the MaineServe placement. If it is determined to be appropriate, the MaineServe volunteer may renew the placement within MaineServe.
[PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §27 (AMD).]
4.  Conditions of service.
The MaineServe program is an alternative work experience program subject to the standards set out in the Social Security Act, 42 United States Code, Section 682(f).
[PL 1995, c. 418, Pt. A, §34 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 418, §A34 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, §A27 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3788-B. ASPIRE-Plus

§3788-B. ASPIRE-Plus
The department shall establish an on-the-job training program called ASPIRE-Plus to encourage employers to develop jobs for ASPIRE-TANF program participants.   [PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §28 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 530, §A28 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3789. Self-initiated training (REPEALED)

§3789. Self-initiated training
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 839, §12 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 385, §22 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 418, Pt. A, §35 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3789-A. Decision-making authority reserved to department

§3789-A. Decision-making authority reserved to department
If federal law requires the Department of Health and Human Services to make a case decision, the authority to make that final decision is reserved to the department.   [PL 1989, c. 839, §13 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §6 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 839, §13 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3789-B. Interdepartmental Welfare Reform Committee (REPEALED)

§3789-B. Interdepartmental Welfare Reform Committee
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1995, c. 2, §43 (COR). PL 1995, c. 418, Pt. A, §36 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §29 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 401, Pt. J, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 354, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. G, §6 (AMD). RR 2003, c. 2, §75 (COR). PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. OO, §4 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 480, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3789-C. Committee of staff and recipients (REPEALED)

§3789-C. Committee of staff and recipients
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 418, Pt. A, §36 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 480, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1054-A: ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES › 22 §3789-E. Peer support and advocacy demonstration project (REPEALED)

§3789-E. Peer support and advocacy demonstration project
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 351, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 22 §3789-E (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3791. Investigations and prosecutions (REPEALED)

§3791. Investigations and prosecutions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 511, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3792. Protective custody; petition, hearings and custody (REPEALED)

§3792. Protective custody; petition, hearings and custody
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 159, §1 (RPR). PL 1969, c. 305 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 590, §31 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 622, §77 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 118, §6 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 511, §2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 652, §1 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 481, §5 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3793. Parent divested of legal rights by court order; responsibility for support; decree altered; guardianship (REPEALED)

§3793. Parent divested of legal rights by court order; responsibility for support; decree altered; guardianship
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 159, §2 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 433, §48 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 590, §32 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 598, §38 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 396, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 127, §148 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3794. Maintenance and care (REPEALED)

§3794. Maintenance and care
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 139 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 511, §3 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3795. Religious faith of parents (REPEALED)

§3795. Religious faith of parents
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 123 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3796. No child under 16 placed in almshouse (REPEALED)

§3796. No child under 16 placed in almshouse
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 457, §6 (RP). PL 1977, c. 511, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3797. Children's homes licensed; "Boardinghouse for children" and "home for children" defined (REPEALED)

§3797. Children's homes licensed; "Boardinghouse for children" and "home for children" defined
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 401 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 426 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 304, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 709, §1 (RP). PL 1975, c. 719, §5 (RP). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3798. Restoration of custody (REPEALED)

§3798. Restoration of custody
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 85, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 396, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3799. Recovery of expenditures from parents (REPEALED)

§3799. Recovery of expenditures from parents
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 127, §149 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3800. Penalties for violations (REPEALED)

§3800. Penalties for violations
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 85, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3801. State's responsibility after death of committed child (REPEALED)

§3801. State's responsibility after death of committed child
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 85, §3 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3802. Payments for care of children (REPEALED)

§3802. Payments for care of children
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
P&SL 1975, c. 103, §C (NEW). PL 1977, c. 107 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 527, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 564, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055: NEGLECT OF CHILDREN; CUSTODY › 22 §3803. Family contact (REPEALED)

§3803. Family contact
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 577, §3 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 644, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 652, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3811. Definitions

§3811. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Assistance unit.
"Assistance unit" means the individuals whose need the department considers when determining whether an applicant or recipient is eligible for program benefits.
[PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
1-A.  Caretaker relative.
"Caretaker relative" as defined by rules adopted by the department means any person, regardless of age, who applies for and receives assistance on behalf of a dependent child.
[PL 2001, c. 551, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Obligor.
"Obligor" means an individual who receives an overpayment or an adult individual who is a member of an assistance unit that receives an overpayment.
[PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Overpayment.
"Overpayment" means program benefits that exceed the amount of program benefits for which an individual or assistance unit is eligible when the department or a court has determined that the benefits were provided as a result of an intentional program violation, an unintentional error by the individual or household or an error by the department. "Overpayment" does not include an overpayment for medical services by the department pursuant to chapter 855 or municipal general assistance pursuant to chapter 1161, if the overpayment occurred due to an unintentional error by the individual or household or an error by the department or by the municipality in the case of municipal general assistance under chapter 1161.
[PL 2011, c. 687, §11 (AMD).]
4.  Program benefits.
"Program benefits" means money payments or food coupons issued by the department pursuant to an application for benefits made by an individual to Aid to Families with Dependent Children established in former chapter 1053, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program established in chapter 851 or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program established in chapter 1053‑B, or money payments or vouchers issued by a municipal general assistance program established pursuant to chapter 1161, or payments for medical services issued by the department pursuant to the MaineCare program established pursuant to chapter 855.
[PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. C, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 466, §27 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 466, §28 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 530, §A34 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 683, §C9 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 683, §C10 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 551, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 687, §§11, 12 (AMD). RR 2015, c. 1, §22 (COR). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. C, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3812. Notice to recipient

§3812. Notice to recipient
A notice of overpayment issued by a payor of program benefits must inform the recipient of the collection remedies available under this chapter.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3814. Service

§3814. Service
The department may serve a notice to repay by certified mail, return receipt requested, by personal service by an authorized representative of the commissioner, or as specified by the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3815. Exempt property

§3815. Exempt property
An obligor's weekly income equal to 30 times the federal minimum wage as prescribed by the United States Code, Title 29, Section 206(a)(1), is exempt from collection by income withholding. Property otherwise exempt from trustee process, attachment and execution is exempt from collection by lien and foreclosure.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3817. Assignment of earnings

§3817. Assignment of earnings
The department may seek to collect an overpayment by executing an assignment of earnings with the obligor. An employer or other payor of income shall honor an assignment of earnings executed by the department and an obligor. An assignment of earnings continues until released in writing by the department. Income withheld from an obligor pursuant to an assignment of earnings must be sent to the department within 10 days of withholding. The department shall provide an employer or other payor of income served with an assignment of earnings the same payor notice the department is required to provide under section 3816, subsection 2.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3818. Payor compensation

§3818. Payor compensation
The department may establish by rule a fee that an employer or other payor of income may deduct from the obligor's income as compensation for honoring an income withholding order or assignment of earnings.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3819. Payor protected

§3819. Payor protected
An employer or other payor of income may not be held liable for action taken to honor a duly executed income withholding order or assignment of earnings issued by the department.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3820. Failure to honor

§3820. Failure to honor
An employer or other payor of income who knowingly fails to honor an income withholding order or assignment of earnings is liable to the department for the amount of income not withheld or the amount of income withheld and not sent to the department, as applicable. A court may award the department costs, interest and attorney's fees in an action brought under this section.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3821. Employee protected

§3821. Employee protected
An employer may not discharge, refuse to hire, discipline or otherwise discriminate against an employee because of action by the department under this chapter. An employer who violates this section is subject to a fine of up to $5,000 payable to the State to be recovered in a civil action. The employer is also subject to an action by the employee for compensatory and punitive damages, plus attorney's fees and court costs.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3822. Liens

§3822. Liens
The department may issue a certificate of lien 21 days after service of a notice to repay, unless collection action is stayed in accordance with section 3813, subsection 6. A lien issued by the department under this section attaches to all nonexempt real and personal property of the person named in the notice to repay. The department shall send the obligor a copy of a certificate of lien issued under this section to the obligor's most recent address of record.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Filing.
The department may file a certificate of lien issued under this section in the registry of deeds of any county in which the obligor may own real property or with the Secretary of State. The certificate must state the name of the obligor named in the notice to repay, the obligor's most recent address of record, the amount of the overpayment that has not been recouped, repaid or otherwise recovered, the date of the notice to repay and the name and address of the department's agent who issued the lien.
[PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Effect.
If the department has issued a certificate of lien in accordance with the requirements of this section, no person having notice of the lien or in possession of any property that may be subject to the lien may pay over, release, sell, transfer, encumber or convey such property, unless:
A. An authorized representative of the commissioner executes a release or waiver and delivers it to the person in possession; or   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
B. A court of competent jurisdiction orders the department to release the lien.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Hearing.
An obligor may request a hearing to contest the issuance of a certificate of lien. A request for hearing must be received by the department within 30 days of the date of mailing of the obligor's copy of the certificate of lien. The department shall notify the obligor in writing of the right to hearing at the time of mailing of the obligor's copy of the certificate of lien. At hearing the obligor may contest the accuracy of the certificate of lien and whether the lien was implemented in accordance with the requirements of this section. The department shall conduct the hearing in accordance with the requirements of Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter IV.
[PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Decision after hearing.
The department shall render a decision after hearing without undue delay as to the accuracy of the terms of the certificate of lien and whether the lien was issued in accordance with the requirements of this section. The decision must be based on the hearing record and rules adopted by the commissioner. A copy of the decision must be sent to the obligor at the obligor's most recent address of record. The decision must inform the obligor that the obligor may file a petition for judicial review of the decision within 30 days of the date of the decision.
[PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3823. Foreclosure on liens

§3823. Foreclosure on liens
The commissioner shall proceed as follows with respect to foreclosures on liens filed pursuant to section 3822.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Liens on real property.
Actions to foreclose liens on real property issued under section 3822 may be brought in the county where the property is located pursuant to the procedures of Title 14, chapter 403, subchapter II.
[PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Liens on personal property.
Actions to foreclose liens on personal property issued under section 3822 may be brought in the county where the obligor resides or the county where the property is located pursuant to the procedures of Title 14, chapter 509, subchapter III.
[PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3824. Credit reporting

§3824. Credit reporting
The department may submit the names of obligors and the amounts of overpayments not recouped, repaid or otherwise recovered to a consumer credit reporting agency. The department may submit the name of an obligor and the amount owed only if the amount owed was established by judicial or administrative action, by agreement of the obligor and the department or by operation of law.   [PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 654, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1055-A: COLLECTION OF OVERPAYMENTS › 22 §3825. Exceptions to collections from minors

§3825. Exceptions to collections from minors
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "AFDC" means the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program administered pursuant to former chapter 1053.   [PL 2001, c. 551, §2 (NEW).]
B. "TANF" means the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, under the United States Social Security Act, as amended by the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Public Law 104-193, 110 Stat. 2105.   [PL 2001, c. 551, §2 (NEW).]
C. "SNAP" means the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program established under chapter 851.   [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. C, §13 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. C, §13 (AMD).]
2.  TANF and SNAP.
To the extent allowable by federal law, a TANF or SNAP overpayment may not be collected from a person who was a minor dependent in the household at the time the overpayment accrued.
[PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. C, §14 (AMD).]
3.  AFDC.
If the caretaker relative and all adult members of an overpaid assistance unit can not be located, are deceased or have had the overpayment discharged in bankruptcy and a minor dependent member of the overpaid assistance unit is receiving benefits from AFDC or TANF, or its successor programs, the department may reduce benefits to the extent required by federal law. To the extent allowable by federal law, the department may not otherwise seek to recover overpaid benefits from anyone who was a minor dependent member of the AFDC assistance unit at the time that the AFDC overpayment accrued.
[PL 2001, c. 551, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Rulemaking.
The department may adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
[PL 2001, c. 551, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 551, §2 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. C, §§13, 14 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3851. Purposes (REPEALED)

§3851. Purposes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 68 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 167, §1 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3852. Definitions (REPEALED)

§3852. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 68 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 167, §1 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3853. Persons mandated to report suspected child abuse or neglect (REPEALED)

§3853. Persons mandated to report suspected child abuse or neglect
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 68 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 167, §1 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 678, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 511, §5 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3854. Reporting procedures (REPEALED)

§3854. Reporting procedures
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 68 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 167, §1 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 511, §6 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3855. Mandatory reporting to a medical examiner and a postmortem investigation (REPEALED)

§3855. Mandatory reporting to a medical examiner and a postmortem investigation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 68 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 167, §1 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3856. Immunity from liability (REPEALED)

§3856. Immunity from liability
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 167, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3856-A. Privileged communications (REPEALED)

§3856-A. Privileged communications
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 511, §7 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3857. Liability for failure to report (REPEALED)

§3857. Liability for failure to report
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 167, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 78, §150 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 511, §8 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3858. The guardian ad litem (REPEALED)

§3858. The guardian ad litem
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 167, §2 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3859. Confidentiality of records; access to records (REPEALED)

§3859. Confidentiality of records; access to records
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 167, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 511, §9 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3860. Department's responsibilities (REPEALED)

§3860. Department's responsibilities
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 167, §2 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 511, §10 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 644, §§1-A (AMD). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1056: PHYSICALLY ABUSED CHILDREN › 22 §3861. Appeals process (REPEALED)

§3861. Appeals process
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 282 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 733, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1057: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION COUNCILS › 22 §3871. Purpose

§3871. Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to encourage and maintain coordinated community efforts in each county to prevent child abuse and neglect through the provision of family-strengthening programs, including, but not limited to, public awareness activities, child safety education, parent education, support and information for parents, referral to services and training for professionals, and to ensure adequate intervention and treatment for abused and neglected children and their families.   [PL 2009, c. 204, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 483 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 142, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 204, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1057: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION COUNCILS › 22 §3872. Definitions

§3872. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1985, c. 483 (NEW).]
1.  Community coordinating committee.
[PL 1993, c. 142, §2 (RP).]
1-A.  Child abuse and neglect prevention council.
"Child abuse and neglect prevention council" means a community organization that provides continuous year-round service as a county's primary organization that serves to encourage and coordinate community efforts to prevent child abuse from occurring. Services may include public awareness activities, child safety education, parent education, support and information for parents, referral to services and training for professionals.
[PL 2009, c. 204, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Fiscal agent.
"Fiscal agent" means an incorporated community organization, agency or institution designated by the child abuse and neglect prevention council and authorized by the Department of Health and Human Services to receive and distribute grants to that child abuse and neglect prevention council.
[PL 2009, c. 204, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Maine Child Abuse Prevention Councils.
"Maine Child Abuse Prevention Councils" means the statewide organization composed of a majority of the child abuse and neglect prevention councils. The organization must have at least one representative from each member council. The organization shall work collaboratively to maintain a list of core activities offered in each of the counties represented by its membership and shall also maintain a statewide network that works to develop statewide plans and effective implementation strategies.
[PL 2009, c. 204, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 483 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 142, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 689, §B6 (REV). PL 2009, c. 204, §§2-4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1057: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION COUNCILS › 22 §3872-A. Child abuse and neglect prevention council's responsibilities

§3872-A. Child abuse and neglect prevention council's responsibilities
1.  Duties.
A child abuse and neglect prevention council shall review existing data to assess and monitor the extent and causes of child abuse and neglect in its county and carry out the following activities:
A. Coordinate services, utilizing community, state and federal resources to ensure that direct services are being provided to children and families, including education and support services;   [PL 2009, c. 204, §5 (AMD).]
B. Provide training to professionals who work directly with children and families; and   [PL 2009, c. 204, §5 (AMD).]
C. Provide education and awareness concerning child abuse and neglect and its prevention.   [PL 1993, c. 142, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 204, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 142, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 204, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1057: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION COUNCILS › 22 §3873. Authorization for expenditure of funds

§3873. Authorization for expenditure of funds
The department and other state agencies shall, from funds authorized to the department and state agencies, make grants to, or purchase services from, the child abuse and neglect prevention councils or fiscal agents to further the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 2009, c. 204, §6 (AMD).]
1.  Funding authorized.
Grants or funds must be made on a competitive basis and allocated to child abuse and neglect prevention councils according to rules adopted or amended by the commissioner. Grants or funds in excess of $15,000 must be made on a one-to-one matching basis with contributions from the community. Community contributions may be donations of cash or may be in-kind contributions, as determined by departmental rule.
[PL 2009, c. 204, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Distribution of funds.
Grants or funds must be awarded or allocated to support existing child abuse and neglect prevention councils and to assist the establishment of new child abuse and neglect prevention councils. It is the intent of this chapter to support a statewide network of child abuse and neglect prevention councils in each county as resources permit. Nothing in this chapter requires the department to fully fund the activities of any child abuse and neglect prevention council.
[PL 2009, c. 204, §6 (AMD).]
3.  Consultation with Maine Child Abuse Prevention Councils.
The Maine Child Abuse Prevention Councils, in conjunction with the department, shall develop a plan, updated annually, establishing a statewide strategy for child abuse and neglect prevention in local counties and communities. Grants or allocated funds must be awarded in accordance with the goals and strategies set out in the plan.
[PL 2009, c. 204, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 483 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 142, §4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 204, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1057: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION COUNCILS › 22 §3874. Fiscal agents

§3874. Fiscal agents
A fiscal agent receiving grants or funds under this chapter shall act only in an administrative capacity to receive and distribute grant or fund money to the child abuse and neglect prevention councils, as described in the rules adopted by the department for regulating the local administration of these programs.   [PL 2009, c. 204, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 483 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 142, §4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 204, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE › Subtitle 3: INCOME SUPPLEMENTATION › Part 3: CHILDREN › Chapter 1057: CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION COUNCILS › 22 §3875. Community coordinating committee; membership (REPEALED)

§3875. Community coordinating committee; membership
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 483 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 142, §5 (RP).