TANF Plan for Next Three Years
Public hearing to be held Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Aanjibimaadizing will hold a Public Hearing about the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) portion of their 477 Plan on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 9 a.m. Those who wish to comment, but are unable to attend in person may participate via the Zoom link below.
The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment on the provision of Tribal TANF services under the proposed 2022-2025 477 Plan. Aanjibimaadizing administers the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant program for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. 42 U.S.C. 602(a) requires tribal governments to submit a TANF Plan to the federal Administration for Children and Families/Department of Health and Human Services. In accordance with this requirement, Aanjibimaadizing has prepared the MLBO 477 Plan October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2025, which includes our TANF plan.
Tribal TANF gives federally recognized Indian tribes flexibility in the design of welfare programs that promote work and responsibility and strengthen families. It is a cash assistance program for the neediest families and allows tribes to establish what benefits and services will be available and develop their own strategies for achieving program goals.
Stakeholders such as Tribal members, Tribal employees, partnering Tribal programs, and Tribal Elders can express their support, raise concerns, and offer considerations and ideas regarding the provision of services. All those having a vested interest in Tribal TANF in the Mille Lacs Band communities may attend the hearing and provide oral and written comments. The proposed Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s Public Law 102-477 plan for October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025, can be viewed here: https://aanji.org/public-comment
If you wish to make a public comment at the hearing, please make your request known by email to karen.pagnac@millelacsband.com. Each participant will be allotted 5 minutes to make their comments. Those unable to attend the meeting or wishing to submit comments in writing can do so at Karen. Pagnac@millelacsband.com.
Remote Access Information:
To join this meeting via Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 320 362 4139 Passcode: aanji
