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Division of Welfare and Supportive Services A-1015 Eligibility and Payments Manual TANF CASH PROGRAMS 01 May 15 MTL 01/15 TRANSITIONING BETWEEN TANF CATEGORIES EXAMPLE: A TANF adult recipient reports by the 5th of April that their SSI was approved last month. The adult no longer meets the requirement for TANF/NEON. Cash benefits for the adult must be terminated effective May. Benefits under the Child-Only Program (COS) may begin no earlier than May 1st.

For all other programs, a new application for assistance is required.

1020 NON-ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

The Self-Sufficiency Grant (SSG), Loan and Temporary Programs are the three Nevada TANF Cash Non-Assistance Programs.

1020.1 Self-Sufficiency Grant (SSG)

The Self-Sufficiency Grant (SSG) is a one-time lump-sum payment designed to meet immediate needs until regular income is received from employment, child support or other ongoing sources. While the case manager can determine which families are most appropriate for this payment, the family must choose whether or not it is appropriate for them. SSG is an option subject to approval by both staff and the participant. The amount of the SSG payment is negotiated based on the immediate need.

1020.1.1 Purpose of SSG

The purpose of SSG is to provide an opportunity for families who would be eligible for TANF to receive temporary, short-term support without “welfare”. SSG can aid families who need immediate help but is intended to preserve their independence from receipt of ongoing welfare.

SSG should ensure:

 Families are not placed at risk for long-term welfare dependency;  Resources are quickly made available to resolve the family situation; and  Jobs can be kept or accepted.

SSG is designed to help families with a temporary, non-recurring situation associated with employment. Eligibility to receive a one-time cash benefit is directly aimed at families who are either starting a job and awaiting their first paycheck, are on temporary leave from a job, or need assistance to accept a job they have been promised.

SSG is intended to be a one-time service for families; however, more than one SSG payment may be provided if a new or unforeseen circumstance appropriate for another payment occurs. Referrals will be made to community resources available to help the family build an alternative “safety net” in the future.