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4. A description of each available supportive service. 5. The role of the MDHS Case Manager and the MDES Staff. 6. Program expectations regarding consistent participation. 7. Consequences of adverse case action taken when non-cooperation with the TWP occurs. Case management staff must inform the TWP participant at the TWP orientation and whenever appropriate thereafter about the possibility of drug testing as a condition of employment. Refer to Volume III, Chapter 11, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, for additional information. 8. TANF Time limits (24 and 60-month). 9. TANF exemption time limits (12 months for JJ and JV). 10. The individual’s rights and responsibilities. During the TWP orientation appointment, the case manager must have the individual to review and sign the MDHS-EA-362A, Client Release Form. Failure to sign Section A of this form will not result in a sanction however, it may result in case denial or closure as the TWP is now handled by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). If the applicant/recipient does not sign this form, he/she cannot be referred to MDES. If the applicant/recipient refuses to sign the MDHSEA-362A, the case manager must ask the individual why he/she is reluctant to sign the from or have information shared with appropriate service providers. The individual may have legitimate reasons for not signing the release. If the situation threatens the family’s well-being, the case manager must report this to the appropriate authorities (i.e., Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services.) The case manager must inform the individual that if he/she receives duplicate services, claims expense or receives reimbursement for which he/she is not entitled, he/she may be charged with fraud and will be responsible for repayment to the TWP. The case manager must give the TWP applicant the MDHS-EA-357, TWP Participant Travel Form, the MDHS-EA-379, TANF Child Care Services Application, and the MDHS-EA-380, Child Care Provider Selection Form at the TWP, the TWP participant must submit the completed forms to his/her WIN Job Center interviewer after the assessment is completed. The case manager must inform the applicant/recipient to complete and submit the forms to MDES within 30 days of the TWP approval date. The TWP orientation attendees should be given the opportunity and sufficient time to ask questions Volume III | Chapter 8 8051 about the TWP. When conducting a TWP orientation, the case manager must communicate in a positive manner and encourage participants to take advantage of the available services to