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4. These recommendations should be directed to removing barriers and moving a work program participant to the desired vocational objective; 5. Determine support services needed by the family. For the initial staffing, complete the TANF Staffing Summary, DSS Form 3707. At the 12-month staffing the case must be reviewed by the CM, supervisor and anyone else involved with the participant to determine the following: A. If the participant is on track with goals outlined in the Employment Plan B. If months toward the time limit have been counted correctly C. If tracking codes and component activities are up-to-date D. Document any recommended changes to the Family Plan For the 12-month staffing, complete the TANF Staffing Summary, DSS Form 3707. By the end of the twenty-two (22nd) month of eligibility, a two-step staffing must be completed to determine if the recipient meets the criteria for an extension of benefits. The two-step staffing process involves: Step 1 - A case review in the 21st month involving the completion of the DSS Form 3707, TANF Staffing Summary, including the 21st month review section. Step 2 - A face-to-face interview in the twenty-two (22nd) month to review extension criteria and ongoing eligibility requirements, or to review with the recipient his/her plans (including the future well-being of the children) after the TANF benefit ends. Completion of the 22nd month case staffing section on the DSS Form 3707. If the recipient does not respond to the appointment notice for the twenty-two (22nd) month staffing, a personal contact (telephone call or written correspondence) must be made in an attempt to reschedule the appointment. If the recipient fails to participate in the 22nd month staffing, an extension cannot be considered and the TANF cash benefits will terminate at the end of the 24th month due to time limits. NOTE: If it is determined that the recipient's whereabouts are unknown, the cash benefits should be terminated for that reason, not due to time limits.

2. Domestic/Family Violence Staffing When an A/R requests a waiver of program requirements due to being a victim of domestic/family violence and is referred to the DVA for assessment and counseling, the CM will staff the case with the DVA prior to granting approval of the waiver. (See 12.1.3) (13.12.7) NOTE: Due to the distance between a county DSS office and a DVA, this staffing can be done over the phone.

A. Who Should Attend a Staffing? The ES Worker, CM, Supervisor, Human Service Worker, WFC and any other individuals involved with the family may participate in a staffing. If an allied agency is