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Prestrike eligibility by considering the day prior to the strike as the day of application and assuming the strike did not occur. 2450.00.00 PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT (C)

The policy in this section affects both the Two-Parent TANF and Regular TANF categories of cash assistance.

The Personal Responsibility Agreement (PRA) represents a partnership between the DFR, and the parent or caretaker committed to the goal of economic independence for the client. The PRA is a vehicle for recipients to declare their understanding of the program expectations and consequences for non-compliance as well as affirm their willingness to comply with the requirements. (f20)

By signing the PRA, parents/caretaker relatives specifically agree as recipients of cash benefits to: • Ensure that the children under their care and control receive all age-appropriate immunizations as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics • Ensure that the school-aged children under their care and control are in compliance with the school district's attendance standards. • Ensure that children under their care and control are raised in a safe, secure home. • If the recipients are minor parents, live in the home of a qualifying relative. • Ensure that there is no use of illegal drugs or abuse of other substances that could interfere with the ability to be self-sufficient. • Cooperate with the IMPACT worker in developing a self- sufficiency plan.

The clients’ signature on the PRA also indicates having been informed of the following penalties and are aware of the actions likely to cause the penalties to be imposed: • The imposition of a program fiscal penalty against recipients who voluntarily terminate employment while receiving TANF or during the six (6) month period immediately preceding the date of application for TANF. • The disqualification from TANF of individuals found to have committed intentional violations of the TANF Program (IPV's) • The imposition of program sanctions against individuals who refuse or fail to cooperate in developing a self-sufficiency plan or to comply with the requirements of an already established plan. • The 24-month time-limitation placed on the receipt of cash benefits by individuals who are mandatory employment and training participants. • The reduction of TANF benefits to the assistance groups of recipients who fail or refuse (without good cause) to sign the Personal Responsibility Agreement.

All TANF recipient parents and TANF recipient non-parent caretakers are required to sign the PRA. This includes minor parents as well as adults. When the participating assistance group includes two parents, both parents must sign an agreement.

The following individuals may be asked to sign the PRA but suffer no penalties for failure to sign the agreement or comply with program requirements: • Non-recipient non-parent caretakers of TANF recipient children