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STATE OF ARKANSAS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES REVISED 2023 Page 27 of 46 6.6 Diversion Payment A diversion payment may be provided to an otherwise eligible TEA family in certain specified circumstances so that the family does not come on to regular TEA cash assistance. To qualify for diversion, the adult caretaker must meet the following conditions: a. Have a minor child living in the home; b. Be currently employed but having a problem that jeopardizes the employment; or c. Be promised a job but needs help in order to accept the job (e.g., needs car repairs, uniforms, etc.) d. Has never received a diversion payment; e. Agree to forego any TEA benefits for a period of 100 days. The diversion payment will be the actual cost of what it would take to resolve the problem up to a maximum equal to three (3) months of what the monthly TEA cash assistance would have been for the family size. Under Arkansas State Law, a diversion payment is considered a loan. If not repaid, it will count toward the adult's maximum time limit of twenty-four (24) months. 6.7 Treatment of New State Residents The same benefits will be available to new residents of Arkansas as are available to all other Arkansas residents.

Section 7 OFFICES OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT (OCSE) 7.1 Assignment In accordance with Arkansas State Law, child support rights are assigned to the State when an individual accepts Transitional Employment Assistance. 7.2 Good Cause Determinations The Division of County Operations within the Department of Human Services will make the good cause determinations for nonparticipation in child support activities. 7.3 Exchange of Information The exchange of information between DHS and OCSE will be system generated and/or by written notice.