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violence) from TWP work requirements and request TANF child care assistance must be referred to

10078 the work program as an Exempt Volunteer. An individual who is approved for the JK code (third trimester of pregnancy) will not be allowed to become an exempt volunteer. A TANF recipient that qualifies for an exemption from TANF work requirements to care for a child younger than age one (JJ) or is a victim of domestic violence (JV) but needs child care assistance will be referred to the TANF Work Program as an exempt volunteer (EV). An individual who is approved for a work exemption during the third trimester of pregnancy (JK) cannot be referred to TWP as an exempt volunteer. Component Assignment The case manager must review all TWP cases no less than monthly and collaborate with the WIN Job Center interviewer to develop a plan of action to transition TWP participants from one component assignment to another timely. In the transition period, the develop a plan of action to transition TWP participants from one component assignment to another timely. A TWP participant should not be placed in H-holding more than three working days. This will help ensure TANF supportive services are utilized correctly. After the close of business on the 15th day of each month, JAWS will identify all participants whose component assignment with an Expected End Date that is on or prior to the last day of the following month and send an alert to the case manager. When the “Review Component Expected End Date and Supportive Services” alert is received, the case manager will review the case and take appropriate action(s), e.g., extend the expected end date, close the component, add a new component, set up add a conciliation record, review ongoing eligibility for TANF supportive services, and process a CR02 to terminate child care services, if applicable. JAWS will display a message on the MPAC screen if the component’s Expected End Date is less than the current calendar date. When the “Expected End Date Has Expired You Must Review Case” message is received, the case manager must review the case and take the appropriate case action(s), e.g., extend the component expected end date, close the component, add a new component, add a conciliation record, or process a CR02, to terminate child care services, etc. [TANF WORK PROGRAM PAYMENT MISSISSIPPI PROCESS: SUPPORTIVE SERVICES] Revised 04-01-12 2-01-18 Arrangement of Child Care Services for Tribal TWP Participants and Child-Only Cases The case manager will use the following procedures for arranging child care services for TANF (TWP) tribal participants and non-needy caretakers of child-only cases: 1. The parent or caretaker requesting child care services must complete a TANF Child Care Application, MDHS-EA-379.