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passes or fails the test. The individual must provide justification that the individual is prepared to take the test before payment can be approved. • Drug testing: Will pay for drug testing needed to obtain employment. Maximum of $75 annually • Driver's license: One time only per participant if reasonably necessary • Birth Certificate: $40 One time only per participant • Background check: $20 annually per participant if needed to obtain employment

Other supportive services may be offered through one of our third-party partners, these are listed in our most current employment and training plan. Full list can be requested from IMPACT policy if needed. 2550.20.10 TANF IMPACT MANDATORY PARTICIPANTS (C)

TANF IMPACT mandatory participants are eligible for supportive services in the following categories and amounts: • Clothing (CA): o Up to $300 per 12-month period per participant for dress clothing, uniforms, scrubs, steel-toed boots, and shoes if needed to attend a job interview, begin or maintain employment, or to participate in an IMPACT activity. Accessories such as belts, gloves, under garments, hosiery, cosmetics, and jewelry are not allowable. • Transportation (BU, GC): o Services may be authorized, if needed, to help the participant obtain and maintain employment, or to participate in an IMPACT activity. Expenses are projected by using best available information (may include mileage data from MapQuest, Google Maps, or other appropriate sources) shortest distance. o Public transportation (BU) may be provided up to a $200 maximum per month. o Private transportation (GC) services provided by the client, friends, or relatives, and paid with a gas card (GC) may be authorized up to a $200 maximum per month. • Vehicle Repair (VE) may be authorized up to $750 per 12-month period per participant only when the vehicle is: o Owned or co-owned by the participant, participant’s spouse, or participant’s parent if the client is under age 21. o Licensed with a current plate and registration. o Insured. o The repair(s) is necessary to make the vehicle operable in order to have transportation to begin or maintain employment, or to participate in assigned IMPACT activities. o Public transportation is not available or accessible. • High School Equivalency (HSE) Test (HE) is a one-time only (lifetime) payment up to a maximum of $90 for a recipient to take the HSE test regardless of whether the individual passes or fails the test. The individual must provide justification that the individual is prepared to take the test before the payment can be approved.