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(See 1.4.2)

Applicant is being sheltered by a Domestic Violence Advocate (DVA) or safe home DSS staff may go to the domestic/family violence shelter to take the application if the applicant would be at risk if required to come to the DSS office to apply.

NOTE: If the DVA does not allow this, then a mutually agreed upon safe setting for the interview shall be identified.

2.3 Requirements of an Interview 1. The Interview The interview may be conducted by telephone, at any DSS office or a mutually agreed upon location. The interview should be a confidential discussion of the household circumstance. (See 22.2) 2. Required Explanations During Interview The interview must include an explanation of:

A. An overview of the TANF B. The TANF eligibility requirements (See Chapter 4) C. The timeliness standards (See 2.7.3) (See 2.8.3) D. The applicant's rights and responsibilities as stated on the application E. The Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) (See IEVS Process 7.3) F. The requirement that the BG must cooperate in obtaining verification and completing the application (See 2.19) CAUTION: The ES Worker must allow the applicant at least 10 days from the initial request to provide the requested information. G. The applicant's rights under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (See 2.13) H. The requirement that the A/R report the following changes within 10 days:

1. BG composition

2. Residence/address 3. Employment status (obtaining or losing a job)

I. The requirement that applicants must provide proof of age appropriate immunizations for their child(ren) (See 9.8.5) CAUTION: TANF cash benefits cannot be denied for failure to comply with this requirement.