108.732 Extended TANF

Individuals may receive Extended TANF (ETANF) hardship track based on domestic violence for as long as necessary to overcome the effects of the domestic violence. These individuals are eligible for ETANF hardship track 1 Domestic Violence .

55 Pa. Code § 141.53(c)

If the individual has a past or current good cause waiver for work, support cooperation, other TANF program requirements, or a Time-Out based on domestic violence, the individual is already known to the CAO to be a victim /survivor of domestic violence. Therefore, no additional verification will be required to qualify for the hardship track .

55 Pa. Code § 141.53(a)(1)(i) – (iii)

If the individual does not have a past or current good cause waiver for work, support cooperation, other TANF program requirements, or a Time-Out based on domestic violence, Extended TANF may be granted based upon past, present, or risk of further domestic violence by completing a PA 1747 .

55 Pa. Code § 141.53(a)(2)(ii)

55 Pa. Code § 141.53(a)(3)

Individuals who qualify for Extended TANF based on domestic violence are mandatory to participate in RESET work requirement s . Individuals who are experiencing, have experienced or are at risk of further domestic violence may:

Request and receive a good cause waiver of RESET requirements, and

Elect to participate in an education, training or other RESET activity policy and receive childcare, transportation, and other supportive services, and

Elect to participate in the Maximizing Participation Project (MPP) should they wish to receive help in addressing any barriers to employment they may have.

Individuals in the DV hardship track, who have not obtained a good cause waiver of the RESET requirements are not subject to sanction for failure to meet these requirements. Should this situation occur, the CAO will explore whether the individual has good cause based on domestic violence or other factors. If good cause cannot be established, the family becomes ineligible for Extended TANF until the individual complies with RESET work requirements.

55 Pa. Code § 141.53(e)