35A-3-301 - Purpose -- Legislative intent. - Utah Statutes

35A-3-301. Purpose -- Legislative intent.
(1) The Legislature finds that:
(a) it is in the public interest to fundamentally alter the state's cash assistance program forneedy families with children;
(b) employment improves the quality of life for parents, children, and individuals byincreasing family income, developing job skills, and improving self-esteem; and
(c) the purpose of the cash assistance provided under this part is to assist a parent client toobtain employment that is sufficient to sustain a family, to ensure the dignity of those receivingassistance, and to strengthen families.
(2) The Legislature recognizes that even with assistance, some clients may be unable toattain complete self-sufficiency.

Enacted by Chapter 174, 1997 General Session