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based organizations to have the tools, infrastructure and financing to integrate non- medical services directly related to improved health outcomes into the delivery of care. We have strategically aligned with increased resources and opportunities to address interpersonal and family violence identified within the Health Opportunities pilots.

Pursuant to Section 402(a)(8) of the Social Security Act (42.U.S.C. 602(a)(8)); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, section 703, as of March 15, 2023, the state has established, and is enforcing, standards and procedures to ensure that applicants and potential applicants for TANF are notified of assistance made available by the state to victims of sexual harassment and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Pursuant to Section 402(a)(8) of the Social Security Act (42.U.S.C. 602(a)(8)); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, section 703, as of March 15, 2023, the state has established, and is enforcing, standards and procedures to ensure that case managers and other agency personnel responsible for administering the TANF program are trained in: the nature and dynamics of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; state standards and procedures relating to the prevention of, and assistance for, individuals who are victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and methods of ascertaining and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and documentation related to applicants for assistance and their children who have provided notice about their experiences of sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking

LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Counties must develop a local plan addressing how the Option was implemented and operated. The protocol must include, at a minimum: • The qualified family violence agencies/individuals within the community who will accept referrals for Work First participants. • The individual/agency responsible for screening/assessment; • The worker within the agency responsible for giving notifications; • Crisis intervention procedures.

Each county must designate an individual(s) within DSS or get the assistance of an outside agency to conduct screenings and/or assessments. The individual conducting the assessment must be trained in family violence. Although there is no licensing procedure for family violence professionals, counties should carefully select the individuals/agencies who will be responsible for conducting in-depth assessments. In making the selection, consult with one (1) or more of the following: The Council for Women, the NC Coalition against Domestic Violence, or the local domestic violence program in the county or area recognized by the NC Council for Women.

TRAINING

The Work First team developed and published a Domestic Violence training. The training is maintained in the state’s learning management system which is available to staff in all 100 counties. The state’s continuous quality improvement specialist ensures all counties