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8 Work Activities Each work-eligible individual in the family is required to participate in federally required work activities and/or alternative activities. Federally Required Work Activities Ohio conforms with and operates the work activities contained in federal law at 42 U.S.C. § 607(d) and defined under federal regulation at 45 CFR Parts 261 et al. Chapter 5101:1 of the Ohio Administrative Code sets forth the activities to which a county shall assign work eligible individuals. These rules adopt and augment the federal definitions. Further description of the work activities is found in Ohio’s State Work Verification Plan, which is accessible at the following website: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ofam/tanf_info.stm. Alternative Activities In cases where traditional work activities are unsuitable and individuals are unable to participate in federal work activities, individuals are placed in alternative activities appropriate to their specific circumstances and needs. Alternative activities may include, but are not limited to: 1) parenting classes and life-skills training; 2) participating in certified alcohol or drug addiction programs; 3) in the case of a homeless assistance group, finding a home; 4) in the case of a minor head-of-household or an adult with a disability, active work in an individual written rehabilitation plan with the Department of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, formerly known as the Rehabilitation Services Commission; 5) in the case of an adult or minor head-of-household who has been the victim of domestic violence, residing in a domestic violence shelter, receiving counseling or treatment related to the domestic violence, or participating in criminal justice proceedings against the domestic violence offender. Alternative activities may be any activity that moves the family toward self-sufficiency. The CDJFS shall establish standards for determining whether any work-eligible individual(s) in the family has a temporary or permanent barrier to participating in federal work activities. Work After Two Years Each CDJFS must immediately assess and assign each work-eligible individual to a federal work or alternative activity prior to the approval of OWF benefits. ODJFS and each CDJFS understands that 42 U.S.C. § 602 (a)(1)(A)(ii) requires that each work-eligible individual in the family must be participating in some type of a work activity after receiving cash assistance for 24 months. Since Ohio requires work- eligible individuals to be appraised and assigned to a work activity prior to the approval of OWF benefits, all work-eligible individuals should receive an assignment by the time the 24-month period is reached. Community Service After Two Months Ohio opted out of 42 U.S.C. § 602(a)(1)(B)(iv), which requires a parent or caretaker receiving cash assistance to participate in community service after two months if the parent or caretaker is not engaged in or exempt from work activities. The Community Service Activity is not necessary to offer in Ohio because all work-eligible individuals are assessed and assigned to federal or alternative activities prior to the approval of OWF benefits.