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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 250 WORKFARE

9 Section 250 Change #17-2021 September 20, 2021 agencies. Reimbursement is allowed for any time period the volunteer participated. Inform participants of the rate of reimbursement. B. Reimbursement for Transportation and Other Expenses Reimburse volunteer participants for transportation and other expenses incurred (i.e., books, uniforms, and personal safety items not provided by the job site) that are reasonably necessary and directly related to participation in the Workfare Program. Payments to FNS members can be made in advance for anticipated expenses in the coming month. Reimburse up to the amount the county has agreed upon per month, based on: 1. Actual expenses incurred; or 2. A flat monthly fee for expenses incurred; or 3. Arrange or purchase transportation (i.e., provide bus passes) or pay vendors directly for items necessary for participation. NOTE: Participant reimbursements are matched with 50% federal funds. Allow reimbursements for any time period the participant complied (i.e., attended assessment interview, but did not go to job site). 250.06 TERMINATION OF VOLUNTEER WORKFARE STATUS PROCEDURES A. When any of the following changes occur, terminate the volunteer status of the FNS member(s). Document the reason for termination in Section B of the DSS-8628 and send to the Workfare worker within 10 calendar days of the effective date of the change. Use the DSS-8640 to notify the FNS unit that the individual is not a Workfare participant at this time. Reasons for termination of volunteer status are: 1. The volunteer moves from the Workfare service area. 2. The volunteer no longer wishes to participate in the Workfare program. 3. The volunteer does not attend Workfare activities and there is no contact with the Workfare worker.