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RH Applies to an individual providing care for a disabled family member living in the home; that prevents the individual from participating in TANF work activities. The disability of the person in need of care must be for a minimum of ninety (90) days. A medical statement from a physician must support the need for care. IN Applies to individuals who are determined to be incapacitated and unable to participate in work activities based on medical documentation. The incapacity must be total and expected to last 90 days or more. Single disabled parent in CARES Program or second parent in the Two Parent Program DC Applies to a parent in a two-parent family that is providing care for a disabled child attending school. The need for care must be supported by medical documentation.

While individuals coded “RH” & “IN” are exempt as a TANF WEI, he/she must be referred to the TANF Case Manager. Case management services must be provided to the family, as well as development of the Family Plan. In a case with two adult BG members, if either adult is coded "IN", "RH” or "DC" on EMPR, the second adult must be coded "MS" (unless a disability or in-home requirement exists for the individual also).

12.5 Non-Custodial Parent Requirements A court or administrative order for child support or order for contempt for nonpayment of child support being enforced under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act may direct a noncustodial parent who is unemployed or underemployed and who is the parent of a child receiving TANF benefits to participate in an employment training program.

12.6 Additional Family Support Needs The whole TANF family is served through enhanced case management. When the family is in need of additional services, the CM must make appropriate referrals based on the need. Additional services for family members include services provided by DSS or other agencies.

1. Domestic/Family Violence Safety Plan A plan will be completed by a Domestic Violence Advocate (DVA) when an A/R requests that certain program requirements be waived when compliance with the requirements would place the A/R at risk of acts of domestic violence. The plan will reflect the DVA's assessment, will outline counseling and support services, and will be designed to lead to work to the extent possible. It will be maintained by the DVA. Continued cooperation with the DVA will be documented on the Employment Plan.

2. School Dropouts School dropouts will be removed from the BG and be referred to a school dropout intervention program.

3. School Attendance Requirements Close attention must be given to children experiencing difficulties in school in order to correct the identified problems and ensure attendance and satisfactory progress. Children that are not