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26 dependent child marries, becomes a member of the U. S. Armed Forces, or is declared emancipated by a court. An emancipated minor parent is treated as an adult applicant to qualify for and receive Work First cash assistance for themselves and their child. 7. A parent providing care for a disabled family member living in the home. Medical documentation to support the need for the parent to remain in the home is required from the Health Care Professional responsible for the medical care of the disabled family member.

MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT (MRA)/ OUTCOME PLAN

The first part of the MRA/Core Requirements applies to all families and describes the parent’s or caretaker’s responsibilities. A family is not eligible for WFFA Work First cash assistance unless the parent(s) or caretaker(s) signs the Core MRA. All Agreements must include provisions that the person:

• Contact their Work First worker if a change occurs in their situation within ten (10) days of knowing of the change; • Keep all scheduled appointments with their Work First worker; • Cooperate with Child Support Services for all children who receive assistance; • Ensure that children who receive assistance get their immunizations and have regular checkups; and • Ensure that school-aged children and minor parents who receive assistance live at home and attend school according to school attendance policy. • Will not access the cash assistance on EBT card or use cash assistance in any liquor store, gambling or gaming establishment or any establishment that provides adult oriented entertainment. • Acknowledge if they do not meet the requirements listed on the Core MRA Requirements, their Work First payment will stop.

A notice of appeal rights is sent to participants who fail to comply with the MRA requirements.

The second part of the MRA, The Plan of Action /Outcome Plan, is the Work Eligible parent’s plan to meet the work requirements. This part:

1. Establishes employment goals for the parent(s); 2. Describes a plan for participating in work or work-related activities and the hours required in each activity; and 3. Describes the case management and supportive services that will be provided to help the family successfully meet the requirements of the MRA and move towards self-sufficiency. Supportive services may include reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and language assistance for LEP populations.

All MRA Plan of Actions/Outcome Plans must include provisions that the person:

• Contact their Work First worker immediately if a change occurs that prevents them from completing the activities described on the MRA Plan of Action /Outcome Plan;