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Division/Section Family Support Chapter No./Name Economic Stability (ES) Part No./Name B-Eligibility Factors (FITAP) Section No./Name B-1800 Drug Testing (FITAP) Document No./Name B-1820-FITAP ES Screening Effective Date September 1, 2015
1 of 2 I. STATEMENT OF POLICY
* Certain adult ** FITAP applicants and recipients age 18 and over will be screened by the ES worker for the possible use of or dependence on illegal drugs at:
● Change report,
● the initial application for FITAP benefits, and
● at each redetermination of continued eligibility.
Applicants and recipients are to be advised that use of or dependence on illegal drugs will not, in itself, negatively impact their eligibility.
For applications, do not complete the screening until eligibility based on other factors has been established. Do not screen if the application is to be denied.
II. PROCEDURES
B-1821-FITAP - PR RESULTS OF ES SCREENING
If the response to any question on the DAST 20 indicates possible use of or dependence on illegal drugs, the recipient shall be referred to Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) for:
● additional screening, ● possible urine testing, ● education, ● treatment, and ● rehabilitation services, where necessary.
Note: If the applicant/recipient indicates they have already completed a treatment program, the applicant/recipient should still be referred to OBH. OBH will determine whether additional treatment is necessary.
B-1822-FITAP - PR SCREENING AT APPLICATION
ES screening is accomplished through the use of the DAST 20 screening form administered by staff. Prior to completion of the DAST 20 , give the client form OFS DT 1 and fully explain the purpose of drug testing policy (see B-1810-FITAP). This explanation must include an explanation of the screening referral to OBH, the cooperation requirements and the sanctions for failure to participate. After providing this information to the client, as appropriate, administer the DAST 20 either by telephone or in a face-to-face interview. If no further referral to OBH is required, enter a case note upon completion of the DAST 20.