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904 Chapter 5:Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS) Program • Section 6: Non-financial eligibility (07/2026) Oregon Administrative Rule(s) 461-135-1230 — Benefits; TA-DVS 461-190-0151 — Case Planning; JOBS, Pre-TANF, REP, SFPSS, TA-DVS Engagement In TA-DVS, there is no requirement to engage in any employment program, including, but not limited to: • TANF JOBS Program • SNAP Employment programs • ABAWD • Partner Employment Programs. However, the survivor may be required to be engaged in employment services for other benefits they are receiving. When engaging DV survivors, we should be creating safety plans to meet the family where they are at and regularly check in with the family. Whether someone applies for TA-DVS or discloses they are affected by domestic violence, we should be checking in weekly for support, resource referral and plan changes. For TA-DVS: Create a safety plan and update as the situation or needs change: • Include resources, referrals and to-dos on the safety plan. • • Update the TA-DVS Safety Plan (ODHS 1543) to align with updated plan changes. • Contact survivor regarding their plan regularly. Regular follow-up helps give additional support to an individual experiencing trauma. Do not leave detailed messages on voicemails. Email only needed information if you know it is safe to do so. Things to consider in TA-DVS safety plan: • Acknowledge supports: This includes supports a survivor has available — friends, family, churches, support groups, co-workers, etc. • Acknowledge financial supports: This includes savings account, employment income, SSI, family that can loan or gift money, etc. • Consider immediate concerns: What are the most important items to increase safety? Examples include changing phone number, meeting with the advocate, getting the neighbor’s numbers to call, talking with the current landlord. • Consider the long-term plan: Examples include moving into a new home using TA-DVS funds, moving out of state, getting into counseling for continued support in moving forward, joining a support group. Problem solving and resources Many of the challenges survivors face take specialized work and resources SSP accesses through community partnerships. We want to use subject matter experts as resources for domestic violence survivors. Refer survivors to domestic violence service providers, aid organizations Family Support and Connections, housing, mental health