108.62 Standard for Evaluating/Granting Waiver Requests

A good cause waiver of a TANF program requirement will be granted by the CAO if compliance with the program requirement would:

55 Pa. Code § 108.8

Make it more difficult for a n individual, family member or household member to escape domestic violence.

OR

Place a n individual, family member or household member at risk of further domestic violence.

NOTE: The past abuse need not necessarily have been directed at the individual. For example, an individual has a relationship with a partner who begins to display violent behavior although not yet directed at the individual. Later, the individual learns that this partner abused the last person with whom the partner was involved. The current violent behavior, in combination with past domestic violence directed at another person, could legitimately place the individual in fear that further domestic violence by the partner could be directed at the client.

OR

Unfairly penalize a n individual, family member or household member because of domestic violence.

NOTE: An individual can be unfairly penalized because of past domestic violence, even if the individual is not presently in danger from the abuser. For example: An individual suffers from the effects of past domestic violence by an abuser who is no longer a threat to the individual’s safety. The individual is attending counseling to overcome the effects of past abuse and return to a normal level of functioning. The individual may not be able to fulfill a 20-hour weekly work requirement.

Individuals living in a shelter may be unable to comply with work requirements because of the instability of their current situation. Their time and attention may need to be focused on developing a safety plan, finding permanent housing, and protecting their children.

Updated May 22, 2024, replacing August 9, 2021