53-2-902. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:

Terms Used In Montana Code 53-2-902

(1)”Cash assistance” means the programs designed to provide families with monthly cash grants and opportunities leading to self-support and funded, in part, with temporary assistance for needy families block grant funds as provided in 45 C.F.R. § 260.31(a).

(2)”Department” means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.

(3)”Food stamp program” means the provision of food stamp benefits that can be used to purchase food to low-income persons pursuant to the Food Stamp Act Amendments of 1980, 7 U.S.C. § 2011, et seq.

(4)”Nonfinancial assistance” means the programs funded, in part, with temporary assistance for needy families, as provided in 45 C.F.R. § 260.31(b).

(5)”Temporary assistance for needy families” means the block grant established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 601, et seq.