Page 8

TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF

Division of Welfare and Supportive Services A-2040.2.1 Eligibility and Payments Manual ASSESSMENTS 15 Sep 01 MTL 02/15 Post-Approval Assessment Instructions

QUESTION CONSIDER AND DOCUMENT Legal Issues: Document reported arrest dates, charges, convictions, time served. Also document information concerning probation/parole offices, fines, community service obligations, and any pending court appearances/lawsuits. Social Issues: Domestic violence? Substance abuse? Could you pass a drug test today? Were you ever involved with DFS/CPS as a child? Goals: What are your current employment goals? What are your overall goals? Short term: (Where do you see yourself in the next 6 months): Long term: (Where do see yourself in the next 5 years). Ranked Issues/Barriers: List and rank identified issues/barriers on the Participant Issues screen in OASIS.

2040.3 Social Work Assessments

In the assessment process, if the case manager identifies severe multiple factors such as domestic violence, suspected chemical dependence, mental health, relationships or child rearing issues, which may present barriers to achieving economic independence, refer to a division social worker. The social worker is required to conduct an interactive interview to determine the extent and severity of barriers to becoming self-sufficient. The social worker conducts interviews with family members, completes a home study, and may interview school teachers, counselors and any medical professionals providing care to the family. Ongoing assessment may result in additional referrals to obtain more detailed information on intellectual and mental functioning.

The areas to be addressed are listed below with an explanation of the type of information social workers are expected to gather and document.

QUESTION CONSIDER AND DOCUMENT Childhood Background: Describe your childhood: Who raised you and how were you disciplined? Was there abuse or neglect in the home? How many brothers/sisters and what type of communication do you have with them? How does your childhood affect you today? Positively/negatively? Did your family receive public assistance?