Date posted:
Attachment(s):
The Following Rule is Adopted:
10-144 C.M.R. Chapter 607; ASPIRE-TANF Program Rule – All Sections
ASPIRE Rule #29 - LD 1748
Effective Date:
March 2, 2026
The adopted rule effectuates changes to the ASPIRE Program Rules to ensure services provided are trauma-informed, culturally and linguistically appropriate and consistent with a legislative change to 22 M.R.S. §§ 3762(A-1), 3788, and 3790 made by P.L. 2021, Chapter 648 Part 5.
The adopted rule effectuates non-substantive changes throughout the manual for clarity and inclusivity and improves the readability of the manual, reduces stigma inducing language, and removes outdated terminology, references and/or procedures. The adopted rule further aligns this rule with 10-144, C.M.R. Ch. 331 to better meet the needs of ASPIRE Participants.
Statutory Authority: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42(1), 3762(A-1) and 3769-A
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON:
Dawn Croteau, ASPIRE Program Manager
Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Family Independence
35 Anthony Avenue
Augusta, ME 04330-6841
Phone: (207) 624-6968/Fax: (207) 287-3455
TT Users Call Maine Relay – 711
Adopted
Office: Office for Family Independence
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Email: Dawn.Croteau@maine.gov
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