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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A State must plan its social service program and allocate its social service funds in such a manner that services are provided to refugees in the following order of priority, except in certain individual extreme circumstances:
(a) All newly arriving refugees during their first year in the U.S., who apply for services;
(b) Refugees who are receiving cash assistance;
(c) Unemployed refugees who are not receiving cash assistance; and
(d) Employed refugees in need of services to retain employment or to attain economic independence.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.400.147 Priority in provision of services - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-45-public-welfare/cfr-sect-45-400-147/
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