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MISSISSIPPI [NON-FINANCIAL CRITERIA: TIME LIMITS]

Revised 03-01-20

2. Discuss the family’s reason(s) for remaining on TANF. 3. Discuss the potential employment barriers which could include child care, transportation, health issues of the participant, participant’s children and other household members, school attendance, etc. Discuss short and long term resolutions. 4. Discuss the participant’s employability status. This should include education, training, skills, work experience, and employment history (tenure and reason for leaving). 5. Discuss opportunities for realistic job placement. This should include job opportunities identified by the caseworker and by the participant. 6. Explain the purpose of the TANF Work Program, and discuss the allowable work activities and participation requirements. 7. Work with the individual to develop and implement a plan of action designed to move the family forward to attain the greatest level of self-sufficiency possible within the months remaining on his/her 60-month time limit or documented extension. The action plan should be developed jointly by the caseworker and the participant. 8. Find out the individual’s plan of action for supporting his/her family when the TANF case closes. (This is to be submitted by the participant.)

9. Review the individual’s progress monthly to ensure timely completion of actions designed to reduce employment barriers and successful completion of the action plan before the TANF case closes. If the individual is employed, but the earned income is not enough to cause the TANF case to close, the worker must evaluate the job placement, discuss in detail, and document the following. 1. Discuss the possibility of increased work hours. 2. Discuss promotional opportunities available with the current employer. This should include additional skills, education, and/or training required for job advancement. 3. Discuss other full or part-time employment opportunities available within a 20 mile radius.