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N.J.A.C. 10:90-20.11 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 20. THE FAMILY VIOLENCE OPTION INITIATIVE

§ 10:90-20.11 Responsibility of the CSSA FVO representative or designated MWA worker

(a) The responsibility of the CSSA FVO representative or designated MWA worker for WFNJ TANF/GA individuals is as set forth in (a)1 and 2 below. The representative shall: 1. Explain the WFNJ FVO Waiver process and the choices available to the individual, under the WFNJ FVO Initiative, with regard to WFNJ TANF/GA program eligibility requirements and specific steps the agency can take that will allow the person to cooperate/participate, with WFNJ TANF/GA program requirements, in order that the individual can make an informed decision on how to proceed; i. WFNJ TANF/GA individuals who self-disclose family violence concerns or the risk of family violence and do not request a WFNJ FVO Waiver of a WFNJ TANF/GA program requirement, shall be advised that he or she is required to participate in work or a work activity, unless he or she has another deferral. (1) WFNJ TANF/GA individuals who do not request a WFNJ FVO Waiver and wish to access victim services shall be informed that an informal referral may be made to the designated victim service provider agency in order to access such services in conjunction with his or her work or work activity, on his or her own, if the WFNJ TANF/GA individual so chooses. (2) An informal referral to the designated victim service provider agency does not involve or require the completion of the standardized WFNJ FVO Risk Assessment process in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:90-20.10(b)1; 2. Advise the individual as follows: i. He or she has the right to the following: (1) Self-disclosure of past or present family violence concerns or the risk of family violence; (2) Request a WFNJ FVO Waiver of one or more WFNJ TANF/GA program requirements;