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N.J.A.C. 10:90-20.2 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 20. THE FAMILY VIOLENCE OPTION INITIATIVE

§ 10:90-20.2 WFNJ FVO notification process for WFNJ TANF/GA applicants/recipients

(a) Each CSSA/MWA shall provide every WFNJ TANF/GA applicant/recipient with the following: 1. Basic written and oral information about the WFNJ FVO Initiative; and 2. Information regarding the WFNJ TANF/GA applicant's/recipient's right to request a WFNJ FVO Waiver of one or more WFNJ TANF/GA program requirements, at any point in the WFNJ process throughout the individual's association with the CSSA/MWA for WFNJ program benefits, that includes, but is not limited to, the following: i. The purpose and availability of, and process for obtaining, a WFNJ FVO Waiver of WFNJ TANF/GA program requirements; ii. The WFNJ TANF/GA program requirements that may be waived, including a good cause exception from the WFNJ/TANF child support requirements and requests for EA for reason of family violence; iii. Mandated participation in the WFNJ FVO Risk Assessment process when such waiver is requested in accordance with the provisions of C.F.R. 260.55 concerning requirements for Federal recognition of good cause domestic violence waivers; iv. All requests for a WFNJ FVO Waiver, including good cause exceptions from the child support requirements and requests for EA for reason of family violence require completion of a WFNJ FVO Risk Assessment with a certified victim service provider agency's risk assessor, and discussion about access to and the availability of intervention services; and v. Basic written and oral information about the NJACP. (1) Applications for the NJACP shall be made in accordance with the provisions at N.J.A.C. 10:90-20.1(d)1iv(1).