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5. After the individual has completed job readiness/job search and is unable to find a job because of inadequate skills/education, is additional training/education needed to allow the individual to participate productively in the TANF Work Program? 6. Is the individual sufficiently motivated to participate in the TANF Work Program? 7. Are there any allowable component activities available which will help the individual become more employable and/or self-sufficient? 8. Does the individual have a criminal record which might limit attainment of employment or educational goals? 9. Does the individual have pending legal problems which would hinder or prevent participation in the TANF Work Program? 10. Does the individual appear to have personal hygiene issues that should be removed prior to placement in work program activities? 11. Are there any other major problems (i.e., attitude, personal or family problems, etc.) that must be overcome before the individual can be ready for work, training, or education? • Is there a need for a crisis intervention in this individual's situation? • How long will such an intervention take? What will it require? Where will it lead? The TANF assessment interview explores any actual barriers to continuous participation. Not all barriers are reasons for exemption from participation in TWP. Circumstances that can be barriers to participation include: 1. No available or reliable child care. 2. No available or reliable transportation. 3. Temporary (less than 30 days) health care problems or advice from a doctor which prevents participation (change the Jobs Status Code to JL-temporary illness). MISSISSIPPI [ REFERRAL TO THE TANF WORK PROGRAM: BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION]

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