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N.J.A.C. 10:90-5.11 This file includes all Regulations adopted and published through the New Jersey Register, Vol. 56 No. 24, December 16, 2024
NJ - New Jersey Administrative Code > TITLE 10. HUMAN SERVICES > CHAPTER 90. WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER 5. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
§ 10:90-5.11 Supplemental Work Support Program
(a) The Supplemental Work Support Program (SWS) is intended to provide a monthly work support to former clients who continue to maintain employment. An amount of $ 200.00 per month for up to 24 months shall be issued to eligible WFNJ/TANF participants who meet eligibility criteria in (c) below and agree to voluntarily close their WFNJ/TANF case. (b) Participants of SWS may also be eligible to receive other post-TANF benefits, such as: 1. Child care benefits (up to 24 months of Transitional Child Care (TCC)); 2. The Extended WorkPass Program (if public transportation is available and necessary); 3. The Career Advancement Voucher Program; 4. Receipt of full child support payments; and 5. If the Medicaid case closes due to earnings, clients may be eligible for up to 24 months of extended Medicaid benefits. (c) In order for a client to participate, the following four criteria shall be met: 1. The client must currently be an active WFNJ/TANF case and has been in receipt of WFNJ/TANF benefits for a minimum of the preceding six months; 2. The client must have continuous employment for a minimum of four months prior to receiving SWS and shall agree to continue working; 3. The client must be employed a minimum of 20 hours per week; and 4. The client must have an eligible child as defined at N.J.A.C. 10:90-2.7(a) for the entire 24-month period. i. If it is determined that the client would not meet this requirement for the full 24- month period, the SWS benefit period shall be limited to the number of months eligibility would exist. (d) A SWS case shall be reviewed on an annual basis to verify a recipient's continued eligibility. In order to remain eligible a recipient shall meet (c)3 and 4 above, and the