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The CM will conduct a reassessment whenever the participant leaves or completes a component. Reassessments may be completed prior to the end of the current component to ensure that participants are placed in new activities immediately after the end of an activity.

13.2 Family Plan The Family Plan will be completed for the family of all TANF WEIs. It will be an overall picture of the strengths and growth areas within a family unit. Based on educational needs and assessment results, goals will be developed for each household member with specific outcomes relating to protection, health, safety, enrichment, etc. It will contain an IEP for each WEI.

1. Time Frame for Completion The Family Plan is an on-going process and must be completed. Component activities should be initiated within two full weeks of approval. If an extended assessment has been requested and not completed, the DSS Form 1230 must be developed and the case documented to explain the need for an extended assessment. The Family Plan includes: 1. DSS Form 1257, TANF Family Success Assessment (TFSA) and 2. DSS Form 1022, Individual Employment Plan (IEP)

2. Update The Family Plan is a working document that must be updated as changes occur. It may be necessary to adjust time frames, work activities, support services, vocational goals, etc., as necessary. Document only in the area where the change occurred. It will not be necessary to complete the entire WRA in order to update changes.

13.3 Family Evaluation The DSS Form 1257 is a questionnaire that will be used by the Case Manager to ask questions and gather information on the benefit group and other household members. The Case Manager will document observations, identify the family’s need for services, and then make appropriate referrals. This must be done during the first face-to-face meeting with the Case Manager.

13.4 Individual Employment Plan (IEP) Each WEI involved in the TANF Work Program must complete a DSS Form 1022, Individual Employment Plan (IEP). The IEP is a contract between the client and DSS. It contains the terms and conditions of eligibility to receive TANF. Providing follow-up is a requirement of the TANF program. The client must be actively involved in the development of the IEP. The IEP is an agreement between the recipient and DSS that describes the actions the recipient must take to fulfill his/her vocational goal and the time frames for completing those actions. The agreement also describes the services DSS will provide or coordinate to assist the recipient in becoming self-reliant.

The IEP must take into consideration the physical capacity, skills, education, including the results of the test measuring educational competencies, work experience, health and safety and family responsibilities, and place of residence of the individual; local employment opportunities; child care and supportive services required by and available to the applicant to allow employment opportunities and/or work readiness programs. The plan shall include a strategy for immediate