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FTW participants may be eligible to receive assistance for educational expenses if the participant has been accepted or is currently enrolled with a post-secondary education institution or a vocational educational program. FTW participants must provide verification of the expense which may include, but are not limited to, tuition or registration fees, books, mandatory tools and supplies, and uniforms. FTW participants who are pursuing a degree through a college or university, will be required to apply for student financial aid, and if approved, the participant will be required to reimburse the Department for any duplicative benefits received.

22.4 Work-related Expenses

FTW participants may be eligible to receive assistance for work-related expenses if the participant has received a job offer or is currently employed. FTW participants must provide verification of the expense which may include, but are not limited to, automobile down payment, automobile inspection fees, automobile repairs, motor vehicle registration, clothing, tools, equipment, and equipment repairs.

22.5 Public Health Nursing Services

The Department, in collaboration with the Department of Health, developed a pilot that incorporates the public health nursing services into the FTW program, utilizing the two- generational approach, with the goal of assisting FTW participants and their family members with their health concerns that may impede their ability to become employed and gain financial independence and to help families to develop their capacity to meet health needs for themselves and their family members. Public health nursing services include, but are not limited to:

A. Identifying predominant cultural and ethnic health practices. B. Identifying health needs and hazards in the home. C. Identifying support systems and family strengths and resources to maintain basic family health needs. D. Identifying family relationships. E. Assisting families with access to recommended health services intended to improve or maintain their health. F. Providing education regarding preventive health care including, but not limited to, oral health, injury prevention, and family planning specific to the needs of the family; and