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family member. (In or out of school)

Unavailable Child Care/ Transportation Individual is unable to participate because child care and/or reasonable transportation cannot be provided as needed. CHIP Coding: The EMPR registration codes are "MC" - if mandatory but child care unavailable; "MT" - if mandatory but transportation unavailable. A/R is identified as a Victim of Domestic/Family Violence A signed statement by the A/R that he/she is a victim of domestic family violence is acceptable verification for a temporary deferral from participation in TANF Work Program requirements.

NOTE: Documentation will be recorded on DSS Form 3734, TANF Domestic Violence Waiver Assessment. A/R will be referred to the local Domestic Violence Advocate (DVA) for an assessment and safety planning. The assessment determines that the A/R cannot participate in Work Program requirements because compliance would put the A/R at risk of further domestic/family violence. A case staffing must be held when determining the extent to which Work Program requirements will be waived. CHIP Coding: "FV" code on EMPR should be used when the A/R is exempt from participation in the TANF Work Program due to domestic/family violence. Also add a "Y" to indicate that a waiver was granted on CHIP screen INRD.

The Case Manager must not rely on the EMPR code to determine if an individual meets the Legal Cause criteria and not subject to sanctioning. The determination to allow Legal Cause must be based on the family situation and documentary evidence in the TANF case management file. NOTE: The medical incapacity is subject to reevaluation at intervals that are specific to each recipient’s circumstances, at a minimum, at annual redetermination.

Possible Change of Status Reasons The BG's legal cause status may change due to circumstances such as, but not limited to, the following: A. Additional BG members B. Loss of BG members C. Change in health conditions of the participant or family member If the change results in a change in the recipient's TANF work status, the CM must document the change in the case record and notify the ES Worker to make appropriate changes in CHIP. The Participation and Tracking System (PATS) must be updated effective the following month.