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Chapter 12 TANF Work Program Requirements

12.1 Purpose of the TANF Work Requirements The TANF Work Requirements are designed to assist TANF recipients to become employed and increase or improve self-sufficiency.

The TANF Work Requirements are based on a reciprocal agreement between the TANF recipient and DSS. All adults and minor parent head-of-households must complete and sign a Family Plan. All TANF Work Eligible Individuals (WEI’s) must also sign an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) which describes the actions he/she must take and the time frame required to become employed. DSS agrees to assist with needed services to aid in the employment process.

NOTE: Refusal or failure of WEI’s to cooperate in the development of the Family Plan without good cause will result in case closure. Closure for failure to develop the Family Plan applies to new approvals or re-applications for WEI’s. The conciliation process outlined in Chapter 17 must always be followed after the Family Plan has been signed by the WEI.

12.2 WEI–Subject to TANF Work Requirements All TANF Work Eligible Individuals (WEI) are subject to TANF Work Requirements. A WEI is an adult or minor parent head-of-household receiving assistance under TANF or a disqualified or sanctioned individual living with a child receiving such assistance. These include:

A. Adults/minor parent head-of-households B. Adults/minor parent head-of-households sanctioned due to SSN or child support requirements Chapter 12