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• A recipient must provide proof to substantiate the claim of their inability to obtain needed child care. • If a recipient believes they have been treated unfairly in declaring the child care exemption, the recipient is given the opportunity to file a hearing as prescribed by the Division’s administrative hearings policy. • Any exemption given to a recipient from the mandatory work requirements because of child care issues does not extend the state or federal time limits for receiving TANF benefits. 4.3 Work Activities Effective October 1, 2006, the TANF work activities are defined in 45 CFR Part 261. TANF work activities and required documentation are included in the State’s TANF Work Verification Plan. 4.4 Exceptions from Job Training When a PRP signed by the head-of-household includes a requirement the head-of- household complete a job-training program, the Division may make an exception upon determining the head-of-household: • Is a single custodial parent of a child that is less than 1 year of age. • Receives benefits on behalf of a dependent member of the household only, is not a TANF recipient themselves, is not a work-eligible individual as defined by federal and state regulation and will not be included in the federal work participation rate calculation. • Has good cause as determined by a Social Services Manager. 4.5 Definition of Job Training Job training is defined as any work activity preparing a recipient for unsubsidized employment and can include but is not limited to on-the-job training, classroom vocational training, a community work experience program, subsidized employment, and any union apprenticeship program. 4.6 Training for Elder Health Care Professionals The Division assists TANF work-eligible individuals to train for, seek, and maintain employment in health care occupations. This includes, but is not limited to, training for occupations in long-term care facilities and elder care fields. The selection of individuals for this training will be based on the individual’s interest in this career field, skills, abilities, and the labor market need in their local community. The assistance the Division may provide includes tuition, payment of course fees, books, instructional materials, special equipment (e.g., lab coats, stethoscopes, lift belt, etc.) and supportive services such as child care and transportation services. The Division coordinates and collaborates with various local and state agencies, as well as local health care providers, to place individuals in training that leads to a certificate and/or licensure for employment in healthcare occupations, including long-term healthcare facilities and elder care.