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Participant Rights Each participant has the following rights with regards to the TANF Work Program: 1. The TWP participant is entitled to any assistance needed to review and understand the EDP. A signed copy of the agreement will be provided to the participant. The EDP reinforces MDHS' responsibilities to the participant and the participant's responsibility to participate satisfactorily. 2. The purpose and benefits of each planned work activity, along with the plan of action for removing any employment barriers, will be thoroughly explained to the participant. 3. The length of time the individual is required to participate in the program, including the number of participation hours required each week, must be fully explained to the participant. Full engagement (35-40 hours per week) is the goal of the TWP and is based on the individual’s employability and the availability of meaningful work activity placements. 4. The participant will receive a full description of the supportive services that may be provided, in addition to the education, training, and employment activities that are planned for the individual. 5. The participant has the right to request a fair hearing if he/she does not agree with a decision regarding TWP participation. Participant Responsibilities Each participant has the following responsibilities to the TWP: 1. The participant must assume personal responsibility and make a commitment to participate in the program. This commitment includes ongoing program cooperation. Every participant must cooperate with all program requirements. Refer to Volume III, Chapter 11, Conciliation, for detailed information about good cause determinations and sanctions.

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Participant Rights Each participant has the following rights with regards to the TANF Work Program: 1. The TWP participant is entitled to any assistance needed to review and understand the EDP. A signed copy of the agreement will be provided to the participant. The EDP reinforces MDHS' responsibilities to the participant and the participant's responsibility to participate satisfactorily. 2. The purpose and benefits of each planned work activity, along with the plan of action for removing any employment barriers, will be thoroughly explained to the participant. 3. The length of time the individual is required to participate in the program, including the number of participation hours required each week, must be fully explained to the participant. Full engagement (35-40 hours per week) is the goal of the TWP and is based on the individual’s employability and the availability of meaningful work activity placements. 4. The participant will receive a full description of the supportive services that may be provided, in addition to the education, training, and employment activities that are planned for the individual. 5. The participant has the right to request a fair hearing if he/she does not agree with a decision regarding TWP participation. Participant Responsibilities Each participant has the following responsibilities to the TWP: 1. The participant must assume personal responsibility and make a commitment to participate in the program. This commitment includes ongoing program cooperation. Every participant must cooperate with all program requirements. Refer to Volume III, Chapter 11, Conciliation, for detailed information about good cause determinations and sanctions.

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