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Rev. 4/2025 • A parent or caretaker of a dependent child receiving TA that is not federally funded (non- TANF Safety Net Assistance) and who is not exempt from participation in work activities due to a disability must be engaged in work as soon as practicable. • An adult member of a household without dependent children receiving TA who is not exempt from participation in work activities due to a disability must be engaged in work as soon as practicable. The term “engaged in work” is defined by each district in its local TA and SNAP Employment Plan and should include all activities that the district determines as appropriate to move individuals toward self-sufficiency or otherwise become engaged to the extent possible. As such, “engaged-in-work” may include activities other than the standard work activities described in 18 NYCRR 385.9. For example, a district may wish to include participation in substance abuse or mental health treatment in its definition of “engaged in work.” Districts should note that the term “engaged in work” is defined separately for participation rate purposes, where it refers to the type of participation that counts toward participation rates (see Section 385.8 of this manual).

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NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance- TA and SNAP Employment Policy Manual

Section 385.2 – Page 30

Rev. 4/2025 • A parent or caretaker of a dependent child receiving TA that is not federally funded (non- TANF Safety Net Assistance) and who is not exempt from participation in work activities due to a disability must be engaged in work as soon as practicable. • An adult member of a household without dependent children receiving TA who is not exempt from participation in work activities due to a disability must be engaged in work as soon as practicable. The term “engaged in work” is defined by each district in its local TA and SNAP Employment Plan and should include all activities that the district determines as appropriate to move individuals toward self-sufficiency or otherwise become engaged to the extent possible. As such, “engaged-in-work” may include activities other than the standard work activities described in 18 NYCRR 385.9. For example, a district may wish to include participation in substance abuse or mental health treatment in its definition of “engaged in work.” Districts should note that the term “engaged in work” is defined separately for participation rate purposes, where it refers to the type of participation that counts toward participation rates (see Section 385.8 of this manual).