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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF Division of Welfare and Supportive Services A-2010 Eligibility and Payments Manual ASSESSMENTS 15 Sep 01 MTL 02/15 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Assessments 2000 ASSESSMENTS 2010 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Assessments are completed for each member of the TANF household at initial application and during the ongoing eligibility period. The purpose of an assessment is to identify existing job skills, prior work experience, and determine the employability of each household member. The need for job training, transportation, and child care services is evaluated. Individuals are screened for domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues and other factors, which may be barriers to achieving self- sufficiency. Each child in the household is screened to ensure immunization records are current. The school attendance of each child age 7 through 11 is reviewed to determine if the head of household is taking every reasonable step to ensure children are attending school. During the assessment process issues and barriers preventing self-sufficiency are identified and ranked in the OASIS Issue Plan Screen. The assessment results are used to develop a Personal Responsibility Plan for Self- Sufficiency and make appropriate community referrals. 2020 DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ASSESSMENT All household members are assessed prior to authorizing TANF benefits. The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) Assessment is located on the “I” drive. The Assessment can be completed in sections by multiple staff or can be completed entirely by social work staff. The Assessment provides a structured format for completing an interactive interview and documenting a participant’s answers. The Assessment sections gradually become more intensive, requiring additional qualifications for administration. The two-page Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Assessment and Personal Responsibility Plan-Child Only Cases (Form #2037-WA) is completed for child only cases. The DWSS Assessment is completed for TANF applicants. The Assessment is comprised of four forms: 1. #2576-A1 – Assessment Pre-Screening 2. #2576-A2 – Assessment Post-Approval 3. #2576-A3 – Assessment Psycho-Social 4. #2576-C – Work History Assessment