3017 Establishing Additional Contract of Mutual Responsibility Elements
This policy applies when additional Contract of Mutual Responsibility (CMR) elements are identified and added to a TANF client's CMR. 1. Additional CMR elements refer to other services that may aid in self-sufficiency and are specified in a client's CMR. 2. DSS, the family, or other agencies that are involved with the family may identify additional CMR elements. 3. Failure to comply (without good cause) with the DSS identified elements 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 client has met the compliance requirements. 13 DE Reg. 847 (12/01/09) 22 DE Reg. 773 (03/01/19)