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Domestic Violence Waiver Assessment, must be completed by the CM.

B. Optional screenings should be completed by the TANF Case Manager when the client displays problems with hearing or vision.

1. Basic Hearing - DSS Form 1321, TANF Hearing Questionnaire

2. Basic Vision - The individual’s ability to read the DSS Form 3800 Application and other DSS forms without difficulty

A Basic Learning Disability (LD) screening, DSS Form 1320, is done for TANF applicants by the ES Worker. NOTE: Do not tell a client they have a learning disability and do not refer to a client as having a learning disability. Only a qualified psychologist can diagnose a learning disability.

3. Two-Parent Family Assessment The family assessment will focus on other conditions of the family that impact the individual’s ability to participate in program activities and or seek other needed services. During the family assessment, areas to consider include, but are not limited to the following:

• Demographics • Employment (e.g. skills, history, legal barriers, career interests, language • Education (e.g. highest grade level, learning disabilities, other diploma) • Housing and transportation • General health • Mental health • Substance abuse • Domestic violence – safety • Child Care and child well-being

4. Two-Parent Family Plans The Family Plan will be completed for the family. It will be an overall picture of the strengths and growth areas within a family unit.

The evaluation will include a summary of observations and information gathered by the CM concerning each household member. This portion of the Family Plan will be completed in the office.

The Family Plan includes: 1. DSS Form 1257, TANF Family Success Assessment (TFSA); and 2. DSS Form 1022, Individual Employment Plan (IEP) Based on assessments and evaluations, goals will be developed for each household member with specific outcomes.