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871 Chapter 5:Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program • Section 2: Application (07/2026) Exceptions to determining eligibility within 16 working hours of application: • The application is not completed and the survivor is unable to complete the intake during the scheduled time. • The survivor does not show for the interview. • The survivor requests a specific date outside of the 16 working hours. If the survivor requests the intake appointment be made outside the 16 working hours: • Check with the survivor to ensure they have a safe place to stay until the appointment can be scheduled. • Schedule the appointment at the earliest date the survivor is available (and in time to meet any emergent needs). • Case note that the appointment is being delayed based on a survivor request. The 16 hours to determine eligibility would start from the scheduled intake date and time, if the survivor attends the intake. If the survivor does not attend the intake, the TA-DVS application is good for 30 days. Click here for examples: Application time frames. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-115-0020 — Application Requirements Certification period The TA-DVS certification period is exactly 90 calendar days. The certification period begins the date the survivor is determined eligible for the TA-DVS Program. There are no extensions in the TA-DVS Program, and TA-DVS 90-day certification periods may not overlap. SSP is to be in frequent contact with the survivor to discuss safety planning and the survivor’s needs throughout the certification period. Click here for examples: Certification period. Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-135-1230 — Benefits; TA-DVS Incomplete application process If an eligibility decision cannot be made because the survivor turned in an Application for Services (ODHS 0415F) or established a verbal filing date, and did not show to the appointment, attempt to contact the survivor to reschedule either by phone or mail (if we have determined they have provided a safe address). When leaving a voicemail for the survivor, leave a generic message and do not provide information about the TA- DVS application. Before contacting the survivor via mail, the worker needs to determine the receiving mailbox is safe. If it is not