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5. Two-Parent Case Plans After completing the assessment, the DSS Form 1257, the DSS Form 1230 Family Plan, and the DSS Form 1022 will be developed for each parent as appropriate.

The Family Plan should be completed within (30) thirty days of case approval.

It is the intent of the Two-Parent program to evaluate the role of each adult not only in a work setting, but also, the ability to perform in various activities that will benefit the family unit.

The Employment Plan for each mandatory parent must be comprehensive with established activities, scheduled hours and goals that lead towards self-sufficiency.

6. Two-Parent Reassessment Assessment is an on-going process and the CM should determine when additional testing is needed. Vocational tests, inventories or surveys may be used when needed to determine the client’s skills, ability and the need for additional services. The CM may also acquire additional information from observation and data provided by the participant.

The CM must have monthly contacts with each adult participant in the family. These contacts may be made in person or by phone. This responsibility should rest with the CM and should not be transferred as a responsibility to the client.

The CM is responsible for verifying and recording client participation in activities, and their progress on an ongoing basis, while providing encouragement to those demonstrating good progress and counseling to those showing deficiencies.

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 TFSA in order to update changes.

7. Two-Parent Case Management At the time the Employment Plan is developed, activities are identified and discussed with the participant that will lead to full-time employment.

The activities and/or services are designed to meet the individual needs with time frames for completion. The CM will monitor the participant's attendance and progress in the assigned component, and ensure that the time frame established is reasonable.

Documentation of all activities is an essential element of case management for Two-Parent families. All actions performed to assist the family and client progress will be documented in SCOSA Case Notes.

8. Two-Parent Non-Discrimination Depending on the abilities of the participant, the Case Manager will provide the recipient with the same work activity opportunities as those clients participating in the TANF Work Program.