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When the prosecutor’s office determines that the recipient parent/caretaker relative or non- recipient parent/caretaker relative with whom the TANF child is living refuses without good cause to cooperate in obtaining support, the prosecutor’s office will notify the eligibility worker that a sanction should be initiated. As of 11-01-07, sanctions are Full Family, resulting in the AG’s ineligibility for TANF cash assistance. (f12) 2436.25.00 ENDING CHILD SUPPORT SANCTIONS (C)

The policy stated in this section only applies to Two-Parent TANF and Regular TANF.

A sanction must be applied and removed only as directed by the prosecutor’s office. 2438.00.00 WORK REGISTRATION (S)

Work Registration is completed when an Assistance Group (AG) member signs the application.

Each mandatory work registrant has certain Rights and Responsibilities which are included on the approval notice when the AG is authorized. This notice also contains the names of the AG members who are work registered.

Each work registrant must: • Respond to requests for more information about employment status or availability for work, and • Provide sufficient information to allow determination of employment status or job availability.

Each work registrant must not: • Voluntarily quit a job without good cause, or • Voluntarily reduce work hours below 30 hours per week without good cause. 2438.05.00 IMPACT

The policy stated in this section only applies to Two-Parent TANF and Regular TANF Assistant Groups (not Refugee Cash Assistance).

IMPACT is defined as “Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training” and represents the State’s Employment and Training Program. IMPACT is the cooperative effort of the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), the Department of Education (DOE), and various other service agencies that offer employment and training services for TANF and SNAP individuals.

Services are designed to assist individuals in overcoming employment barriers due to poor education, absence of marketable skills, or lack of support services including childcare and transportation.

For IMPACT policy not covered in this chapter, refer to Chapter 2500.