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Revised 11-01-17

TANF recipients will be encouraged to participate in the TANF Work Program, even when they are determined to be exempt. Case management and supportive services are available to all TANF Work Program participants without regard to their participation status (nonexempt or volunteer) if they cooperate and participate satisfactorily in their assigned work activity and there is an eligible child in the home. However, supportive services for volunteers are subject to fund availability.

MDHS or other staff (WIN, child support, etc.) who become aware of a TANF recipient, exempt from the TWP, who wishes to volunteer should refer the individual back to the appropriate caseworker for referral to the TWP as an exempt volunteer (EV). Only the TANF recipient may request a voluntary referral to the TANF Work Program. All volunteers will be referred by MAVERICS to JAWS.

NOTE: Prior to TANF case closure, the worker will ensure employed TANF recipients who are coded JJ or JV are given the opportunity to be referred to the TANF Work Program as an exempt volunteer “EV.” The worker will explain to these individuals that a referral to the TWP will allow them to apply for and receive, if determined eligible, supportive services (child care and transportation). If the individual volunteers to participate in TWP, the worker will complete MDHS- EA-359, TWP Agreement to Participate Following Notice of Adverse Action or Referral as an Exempt Volunteer, prior to making the referral.

An individual’s exemption status may change due to circumstances such as, but not limited to, the following: