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J. The requirement that limits the amount of time a BG receives TANF cash benefits to 24 months, with certain exceptions. (See 10.1.5) K. The requirement that, with certain exceptions, an incremental increase in TANF cash benefits is not granted to a BG when a family cap child is born to a BG member 10 or more months after a month in which the BG received TANF cash benefits. (See 8.5) L. The requirement that all adult BG members, all minor parents, and all teen parents, whom the CM determines would benefit by attendance, participate in Family Life Skills training classes. Failure to participate in Family Life Skills is sanctionable, only when listed on the Employment Plan. (See 15.2.3) M. The requirement that, with certain exceptions, as a condition of eligibility, an applicant who is required to participate with TANF Work Requirements must also complete an initial job search. A minimum of five employer contacts are required. (See 2.6) N. The availability of Applicant Support Services for potentially eligible families in order for the adult to conduct the initial job search, obtain employment, or maintain employment.(See 2.4) O. The requirement that all adult BG members, all minor parents and all teen parents, identified as WEIs, must participate as required with the TANF Work Program. NOTE: The ES Worker must inform all A/R’s of the following elements: a. Program activities/requirements b. Available support services c. Participant's rights and responsibilities d. DSS' rights and responsibilities e. A/R's right to a fair hearing regarding TANF Work Requirements P. The requirement that any WEI BG member that is sanctioned due to SSN requirements or child support non-cooperation is also required to comply with the TANF Work Requirements. (See 12.2) Q. The requirement that all WEIs must undergo an assessment by Case Manager. (See Assessments 13.1) R. The prohibition against a work program sanction when appropriate child care is unavailable. (See Legal Cause Criteria 17.2) S. Some of the rules for receiving TANF may not apply to the applicant if he/she is a victim of domestic/family violence. These rules include time limits, Work Program requirements, or helping the State collect child support. The ES Worker must review the TANF Domestic Violence Information Notice, DSS Form 3733, with the applicant and must discuss the information contained in the brochure "TANF Application Information" DSS Form 3735. (See Referrals for Additional Services 13.12.7) NOTE: If an applicant is identified as being a victim of domestic/family violence, code "Y" to indicate domestic/family violence case on CHIP screen INRD. T. The availability of the Lifeline Program for discounted telephone service for one phone listed in the applicant's name.