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Volume III | Chapter 9

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JAWS calculates the percentage of participation for each adult participating in a non-paid work activity by the actual hours of participation, as reported by the component provider and entered in JAWS by the case manager. JAWS calculates the percentage of participation for each adult participating in a paid work activity by the attendance hours projected by the case manager. NOTE: Federally-funded child care is provided by the State; therefore, if an adult in a two-parent family is not disabled or caring for a disabled child, the parents must participate for a total of at least 55 hours per week. However, if it is substantiated that suitable child care is not available, the required work hours may be reduced to 35 hours per week and only one parent will be required to participate. (Child care should not be a barrier for individuals to participate in the TANF Work Program. If child care is needed, parents do not have an option for receiving federally-funded child care assistance if suitable child care arrangements can be made.) Special Rule for Teen Heads of Households A teen head of household (under age 20) will count toward meeting the TWP participation rate if the recipient maintains satisfactory attendance in secondary school or the equivalent until the teen graduates, earns a GED or participates in education or training directly related to employment for the minimum number of hours required. Satisfactory Participation Work eligible individuals who do not meet a work exemption will be referred to the TANF Work Program and will be required to cooperate with all program requirements including full engagement, if deemed necessary. Work activity providers must provide daily supervision and assist case managers in defining satisfactory progress for all TWP participants assigned to their worksite. Satisfactory Participation in a TWP Component/Work Activity Participant will be required to participate satisfactorily in all work activities defined in their individualized EDP and cooperate with all other program requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, attending all component activities, submitting all required forms, and making satisfactory progress as determined by the component provider and case manager. Each participant will meet certain attendance requirements in order to be considered in compliance with the TANF Work Program. Each work activity/component has a set level of activity, attendance and compliance. Failure to attend the required number of hours without good cause will result in a sanction. The case manager will use good judgment when determining

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