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TANF recipients who are sanctioned for noncompliance with drug testing and/or drug treatment may apply for child care assistance through the DECCD at www.childcareinfo.ms (under the “Parents” tab.) The Division of Economic Assistance staff will assist sanctioned individuals with the DECCD online child care application process as needed. The DECCD is responsible for the eligibility determination process. Transportation Assistance The provision of transportation assistance will be handled according to current TWP policy. The monthly stipend amount will be based on the number of hours the individual is scheduled to participate in treatment activities each week. Child Care Assistance The provision of child care assistance will be handled according to current TWP policy. Nonexempt Recipients The jobs status code for nonexempt recipients will be based on ongoing policy. A nonexempt TANF recipient may be required to participate in other work program activities while participating in drug treatment. This decision will be made by the case manager supervisor or county director on a caseby-case basis in accordance with the individual’s treatment plan. If the treatment plan requires participation of 20 hours or more per week, the recipient will not be assigned to another activity. (The JRA/SAT component will be the only component assignment for the duration of the individual’s treatment plan.) The worker will set a tickler to review the case in the last month of the recipient’s treatment period. The worker will review the recipient’s Employability Development Plan, determine the recipient’s work activity assignment for the month following the end of the treatment period, and notify the recipient accordingly. Exempt Recipients The jobs status code of an exempt recipient will be EV-exempt volunteer. The EV code will allow the exempt adult recipient to be referred to the TWP for component assignment. An exempt recipient who is required to participate in drug treatment will be assigned to the JRA/SAT component. No other component assignment will be required regardless of the number of hours required for treatment.

3852 The worker will set a tickler to review the case in the last month of the recipient’s treatment period. MISSISSIPPI FINANCIAL CRITERIA: DRUG SCREENING REQUIREMENTS]

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