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3850 19 Sanction for Non-Compliance Failure of the TANF recipient to complete the requirements of drug testing and treatment will subject the TANF adult to a drug sanction. Non-cooperation includes: • The recipient’s refusal to submit to a drug test based on the results of the questionnaire or completing a drug test • The recipient’s failure to complete the treatment facility’s intake process • The recipient’s failure to enter a treatment program if drug test results are positive The recipient’s entering but failing to meet requirements of a treatment plan, including refusing to take a random drug test • The recipient testing positive for the unlawful use of a drug in a drug test administered during the treatment plan or at the conclusion of the treatment plan If non-compliance occurs, the TANF adult will be sanctioned according to current TWP policy. (see Chapter 11 – CONCILATION, GOOD CAUSE AND ADVERSE ACTION: ADVERSE ACTION). PROVISION OF TANF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TANF supportive services, child care and transportation, are available for TANF recipients who are required to participate in drug treatment. (TANF applicants are not eligible for TANF supportive services.) TANF recipients who are required to participate in drug treatment and comply with their treatment plan will be eligible for TANF transportation and child care assistance for their children during the treatment period. In order to receive a monthly transportation stipend and a referral to the Division of Early Childhood Care and Development for child care services, the TANF recipient must provide verification of his/her treatment plan and be referred to the TWP for assignment to the JRA/SAT component. These cases will be included in the denominator and in the TWP participation rate calculation. Ongoing policy will be used to determine whether these recipients meet or fail to meet their monthly participation requirements.

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