CFR > Title 25 - Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER D—HUMAN SERVICES (parts 20 to 26) > PART 20—FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS > SUBPART C—Direct Assistance (§20.300 to §20.335) > 20.301—What is the goal of General Assistance?

20.301—What is the goal of General Assistance?

The goal of the General Assistance program is to increase self-sufficiency. Each General Assistance recipient must work with the social services worker to develop and sign an Individual Self-Sufficiency Plan (ISP). The plan must outline the specific steps the individual will take to increase independence by meeting the goal of employment.