[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 25, Volume 1] [Revised as of April 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 25CFR20.301] [Page 86] TITLE 25--INDIANS CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PART 20--FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS--Table of Contents Subpart C--Direct Assistance Sec. 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.