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week must come from participation in CORE activities. A listing of Core and Non-Core activities can be found in Chapter 16. Scheduled hours must be listed on the Employment Plan.

EXCEPTION: If both adults are teen parent/adults, each must participate in education or training activities as required by the school or be satisfactorily attending secondary school or its equivalent.

B. When one parent is coded “MS” and the other parent is coded “IN”, “RH”, or “DC” on EMPR, a minimum of 30 hours per week is required for the mandatory parent. A minimum of 20 hours per week must come from participation in CORE activities. The parent coded “IN” should participate in appropriate CARES activities based on a CARES Track for the disabled parent.

NOTE: Any individual coded “IN” on EMPR is subject to participation in CARES activities.

C. If one mandatory parent fails to participate in an activity for the hours on the Employment Plan, he/she is subject to sanction and the other parent must then meet a minimum 40 hour requirement for the Two Parent family. A minimum of 30 hours per week must come from participation in CORE activities.

2. Two-Parent Evaluation

The screening process is a vital part of the family evaluation. The Case Manager should begin an evaluation of the family upon receipt of the referral from the ES Worker.

The assessment is used to identify potential barriers that may affect the clients’ ability to participate in activities. The results captured during the assessment will be used to refer individuals for additional assessments when indicated. In addition to the DSS Form 1257, the Two-Parent Evaluation should include the following screenings:

A. Domestic/Family Violence Assessment The DSS Form 3733, TANF Domestic Violence Information Notice, will be completed by the ES Worker at application. However, the CM must discuss domestic/family violence issues with the participant when developing the Family Plan. When a recipient requests that certain program requirements be waived because compliance would put the recipient at risk of domestic/family violence, the recipient will be referred to the local Domestic Violence Advocate (DVA) for an assessment which includes completing a safety plan.

NOTE: The safety plan will be maintained by the DVA. The assessment will evaluate the domestic/family violence situation and determine the extent of counseling and support services needed to safeguard the recipient.

The DVA will make a recommendation to the CM regarding consideration of a good cause domestic violence waiver of a program requirement(s). DSS Form 3734, TANF