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G. Court ordered activities

H. Activities related to obtaining shelter or retaining safety in a domestic abuse situation and other activities needed to stabilize the family

I. Short-term workshops, community seminars and sessions at faith-based organizations

J. Participation in drug or alcohol “12 step” programs

10. Two-Parent Case Sanctions Full family or individual sanctions are applied to the Two-Parent case when a mandatory parent or teen parent/adult fails without good cause to comply with the Two-Parent participation requirements. Conciliation must take place before a sanction is imposed. The sanction is imposed on the adult member that fails to comply with one of the following:

A. Sign or cooperate in the development of the Family Plan.

NOTE: TANF case closure will not occur if an individual refuses to sign or cooperate in the development of the family plan while participating in the Two- Parent Program. The individual will be subject to conciliation and sanction. The TANF case will close “IS”, if both parents fail/refuse, after the initial approval, to sign or cooperate with the development of the Family Plan.

B. Comply with the employment and training requirement contained in the Employment Plan

C. Accept an offer of bona fide employment

D. Cooperate with Two-Parent Program Requirements

The CM must exercise judgment and must make every effort to assist participants in overcoming barriers to successful participation in the program prior to imposing a sanction. All issues that may affect participation must be discussed and resolved during conciliation.

1. Full Family Sanctions When both parents in a Two-Parent case fail/refuse to comply with the terms of Two- Parent work requirements and no agreement is reached during the conciliation, the family must be sent a Notice of Adverse Action (timely notice) informing them of the sanction to be imposed and of the termination of cash benefits. The sanction is curable when both individuals demonstrate compliance for 30 days.

If one parent meets compliance and the other parent fails to cure, the case should be approved, but the sanctioned individual is not included.