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14 TANF Work Program: TANF Work is the state’s employment and training program. As a condition of eligibility each applicant/recipient who is not exempt must participate in the TANF Work program. TANF Work participants may utilize the following TANF Work Support Services when needed to successfully participate in their assigned TANF Work activity. Subject to funding availability. • TANF Work Support Services o Transportation o Child Care o Flexible funds for TANF Work related activities o Participant allowances o Work activity payments o OSBI Background checks as required by TANF Work activity o Achievement Bonuses for educational and certain work credentials • Other Subject to funding availability o Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) is available to assist a TANF Work participant or a child(ren) receiving a TANF benefit, who has an application for disability pending with the Social Security Administration (SSA) or who the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) determines has a potentially meritorious claim for such benefits. o TANF Youth Support Services for families: ▪ Stem Camps ▪ School Activities ▪ After School Activities ▪ School Supplies ▪ Clothing Transitional TANF Services: Transitional TANF Services are available to support the post-TANF client in retaining employment. These services include disregarding the first 3 months of income of employment, SNAP benefits are extended for 5 months, child care with 0 copayment until next review, Medicaid for up to one year, access to transportation assistance and flexible funds for up to one year post employment. Marriage Adjustment Period: In an effort to promote marriage and provide a more secure and stable family situation, an adjustment period may receive up to three months of the family’s TANF cash assistance benefit. The intent of the adjustment period is to assist the family in the payment of outstanding bills and to allow for the gradual assumption of financial responsibilities.