Section 20-76-438 - Purpose(a)(1) The General Assembly finds that it is important that all families in this state be strong and economically self-sufficient and that it is in the public interest that: (A) Eligible persons and families of lesser means be given time-limited cash assistance along with an opportunity to obtain and retain employment that is sufficient to sustain their families;(B) As a part of this transition from welfare to work, it is in the public's interest that various supportive services and, in some cases, education and training be offered to these families to enable them to make this transition;(C) Education and training are essential to long-term career development and self-sufficiency; and(D) Employment improves the quality of life for parents and children by increasing family income and assets and by improving self-esteem.(2) Therefore, it is in the public interest that our state provide time-limited cash assistance and supportive services to our most vulnerable citizens and their children.Amended by Act 2023, No. 832,§ 14, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 529, eff. 7/1/2019.Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 528, eff. 7/1/2019.Amended by Act 2013, No. 1132,§ 45, eff. 8/16/2013.Acts 1999, No. 1567, § 1; 2005, No. 1705, § 15; 2007, No. 514, § 16; 2009, No. 952, § 14.