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a) The options to deny assistance to individuals convicted (under Federal or D.C. law) of any offense which is classified as a felony by the law of the jurisdiction involved and that has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance (D.C. Official Code § 4-205.71) (April 20, 1999);

b) The option to require a parent or caretaker receiving assistance under the program who, after receiving such assistance for two months is not exempt from work requirements and is not engaged in work, to participate in community service employment;

c) The option to sanction a family that includes an adult who is older than 20 years of age or younger than 51 years of age if such adult does not have, or is not working toward attaining, a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent unless certain exceptions are met;

4) TANF-Funded Programs TANF Cash Assistance Program or Diversion Payment Program including:

a) TAPIT and home visiting services are funded with TANF and are available only to TANF recipients.

b) Diversion assistance is available only to individuals otherwise eligible for TANF cash assistance.

c) Domestic Violence services and other non-cash grant services are available to TANF applicants up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level and TANF recipients.

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a) The options to deny assistance to individuals convicted (under Federal or D.C. law) of any offense which is classified as a felony by the law of the jurisdiction involved and that has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance (D.C. Official Code § 4-205.71) (April 20, 1999);

b) The option to require a parent or caretaker receiving assistance under the program who, after receiving such assistance for two months is not exempt from work requirements and is not engaged in work, to participate in community service employment;

c) The option to sanction a family that includes an adult who is older than 20 years of age or younger than 51 years of age if such adult does not have, or is not working toward attaining, a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent unless certain exceptions are met;

4) TANF-Funded Programs TANF Cash Assistance Program or Diversion Payment Program including:

a) TAPIT and home visiting services are funded with TANF and are available only to TANF recipients.

b) Diversion assistance is available only to individuals otherwise eligible for TANF cash assistance.

c) Domestic Violence services and other non-cash grant services are available to TANF applicants up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level and TANF recipients.