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862 Chapter 5:Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program • Table of contents (07/2026) Chapter 5: Temporary Assistance to Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program Intent and overview of program.................................................. 866 Program intent...................................................................................................................................................... 866 Program overview....................................................................................................................................................... 866 SSP definition of domestic violence..................................................................................................................... 867 Policy unit contacts............................................................................................................................................... 868 Application................................................................................... 870 Filing date.............................................................................................................................................................. 870 Completing and signing the application ............................................................................................................. 870 Application time frames....................................................................................................................................... 870 Certification period............................................................................................................................................... 871 Incomplete application process........................................................................................................................... 871 When a new application is required..................................................................................................................... 872 Notices and required forms.................................................................................................................................. 872 Interviewing the survivor...................................................................................................................................... 875 Narration Case Notes............................................................................................................................................ 876 Confidentiality....................................................................................................................................................... 878 Subsequent requests............................................................................................................................................ 879 Authorized representatives and payees............................................................................................................... 881 Eligibility groups........................................................................... 883 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 883 Household group................................................................................................................................................... 883 Filing group........................................................................................................................................................... 884 Need group............................................................................................................................................................ 885 Benefit group......................................................................................................................................................... 886 Fleeing felons; probation and parole violators.................................................................................................... 886 Individual information.................................................................. 888 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 888