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North Carolina 70 and not eligible to return to Phase two during their current 24-month state time clock period. An approval to be reassessed for Phase 2 will have to be determined by the social worker and the social work supervisor if the participant returns to begin another 24 months (after off of the program for a year or more). The participant will not be eligible if it is during the last 12 months on their state/federal timeclock if they have been previously moved to Phase One because of behavior issues or noncompliance. 7. Any participant s with exemptions (per Family First state policy) can participate in Phase One or Disability (if caring for a child) but are not eligible for Phase Two until the medical issue is resolved and they are ready for transition to employment. 8. There will be no hearings or appeals for Phase Two. Phase One will continue with the state (and electing county) policy appeals process. 9. As long as the child is enrolled in high school and attending regularly they can remain on the case regardless of age until they graduate. 10. Child Only participants will receive incentive payments for goals met in an MRA in addition to their regular Family First Payment if they are working with the Kinship Social Worker. 11. Allow women who have verified their pregnancy by a medical provider to apply for Family First. A medical form, provided by Family First worker, must be signed by an MD, PA-C or FNP-C. Participation in agency parenting classes, verification of ongoing medical care and compliance with prenatal care will be required in order to receive monthly benefits. Once the child is born participant must comply with federal policy regarding child support compliance. Participant must also complete federal work requirements. 12. All Family First “work eligible” individuals are required to be actively participating in work- and work-related activities for a minimum of 35 hours per week. Participation will be a combination of activities which include but not limited to employment, subsidized employment, vocational training, skills training, education, work experience, substance abuse counseling, mental health, vocational rehabilitation, job readiness/job search, etc. Participants will be required to establish the first 20 hours of their participation in “federally countable activities” as stated in the NC Family First Policy. Education will be supported in combination with other federal countable work activities. In two-parent households, both parents in the case must be work eligible. The parents may combine their hours to meet the required average of 35 per week, or 55 hours if they receive federally funded childcare. 13. Offer 200% services to TANF families who do not receive Family First cash assistance to ensure that all family members are progressing educationally and economically through intense case management services. We want to continue efforts to help parents and their children achieve a high school diploma, prevent pregnancy or repeat pregnancy. 14. Phase One and Phase Two Family First cases will be kept open until 90 days of not receiving Family First Benefits. (This includes the month of application if employment services are being offered.) All applicants sign agreement at application stating they