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similar one. See Chapter 3, Deprivation, TANF Work Program, and Chapter 8, Intake.
INCOME
Monies received by household members. See Chapter 4, Income.
INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PLAN (IEP)
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) is responsible for establishing an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) that identifies the TWP participants’ employment/educational goals, the TWP work activities and any supportive services needed.
INELIGIBLE ALIEN
An individual who is not a citizen of the United States and who does not meet the criteria for eligibility under alien policy. An ineligible alien is not necessarily an illegal alien. Ineligible aliens are disqualified though other household members, especially children who are U. S. citizens, may be eligible for assistance. See Chapter 3, Citizenship and Alienage.
INITIAL MONTH
The first month for which a family is eligible for TANF benefits. See Chapter 6, General Principles.
INTAKE
• ELIGIBILITY - Intake is the process of gathering data on households which have applied for assistance (TANF, SNAP) in order to determine eligibility criteria. See Chapter 7, The Application Process.
• TWP - Intake for participation in the TANF Work Program is the process of receiving TANF recipients referred by the EW for participation in the TANF Work Program; orienting those individuals to the program; and discussing willingness to participate in the TWP. See Chapter 8, Intake.
INTERVIEW
The process that takes place between either the eligibility worker or the case manager with the individual(s) responsible for giving information and signing mandatory forms. See Chapter 7,