3014 Requiring Family Planning

Obtaining family planning information is a required CMR element for all TANF adults and minor parents. 1. TANF adults and minor parents are required to obtain family planning information from the provider of their choice. 2. DSS case workers shall verify that TANF adults and minor parents obtain family planning information, but not that a particular method is being used. If family planning is not used and the birth of a baby is the result, the family cap provision will apply. 3. Failure to comply (without good cause) with the family planning element in the CMR will result in a sanction to the TANF case. A. The sanction will be an initial $50.00 reduction in the household's TANF benefit amount. B. This reduction increases each month by $50.00 until there is compliance or the TANF case is closed. C. The client will receive written notification of compliance requirements. D. The sanction will end when DSS receives proof that the TANF adults and any minor parents in the case obtained family planning information. Related policies: DSSM 3008.2 22 DE Reg. 773 (03/01/19)