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when calculating the family’s monthly income.

4040-2 A. PASS I PARENT(S) ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES To be eligible for PASS I the parent(s) in the family must be engaged in an eligible activity that supports the family in achieving self- sufficiency.

The goal of the TA Program is to “Move Alaskans from welfare into jobs so they can support their families…” Providing access to quality child care is a key component in efforts to assist families in achieving economic self-sufficiency.

WSP are to reference both the Work Services Procedures Manual and the Alaska Temporary Assistance Manual for guidance. Families applying for or receiving TA are referred to WSP for case management.

WSP agencies work with families who are job ready, close to job ready, have multiple challenges, involvement with more than one agency, as well as those who have a single profound challenge. WSP staff assists in removing barriers and developing a plan for the transition to work. This plan is called a FSSP which identifies and documents the eligible activities that will lead the family to self- sufficiency.

Activities included in the FSSP are used as a guide in assessing the need for child care. FSSP activities must lead a family toward the goal of economic self-sufficiency while taking into consideration the needs of the children. Activities or schedules may need to be adjusted to meet both short and long-term family goals.

The safety and welfare of children should always be considered during the development of the FSSP. The WSP will verify the initial FSSP activities the following month. After the initial month, PASS I is to be requested based on verification of the activities listed on the FSSP and care adjusted to match the verified activities, the parent(s) and child(ren)’s schedules and providers hours of operation.

1. Child Care Covered for a One Parent Family Due to a Medical Exemption from Work Activity or Activity Approved in the Family Self-Sufficiency Plan A one (1) parent family who is temporarily medically exempt may