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Documentation Written specification that provides official information to substantiate the case action taken.
Domestic/Family Violence
Battering or subjecting a victim to extreme cruelty by: (1) physical acts that resulted in, or threatened to result in physical injury to the individual; (2) sexual abuse; (3) sexual activity involving a dependent child; (4) threats of, or attempts at, physical or sexual abuse; or (5) mental abuse; neglect or deprivation of medical care.
Domestic Violence Advocate (DVA)
An agency or safe home whose primary services are directed toward providing counseling and support services to victims of domestic violence.
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostics and Treatment (EPSDT)
A program providing comprehensive and preventive health care services to Medicaid eligible recipients under 21 years of age. EPSDT is provided through the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Earned Income All money earned by a BG member(s) through receipt of wages, salary, tips or commissions as an employee.
Earned Income Credit (EIC)
A tax credit for workers with low to moderate income. Eligibility for the tax credit is based on various factors including family size, filing status and income.
Economic Services Worker
Any SCDSS personnel who has access to any Economic Services system, database or web platform used in the determination of eligibility for public assistance programs.
Education Directly Related to Employment
Education related to a specific occupation, job or job offer. Eligible The ability to receive TANF benefits due to the BG meeting the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Determination The disposition of a TANF application by a finding of eligible or ineligible.
Employment An agreement between an employer and an employee that the employee will provide certain services. In return, the employee is paid a salary or hourly wage. Employment Preparation Program (EPP)
Classes that include activities such as preparing a resume or job application, Job club, training in interviewing skills, instructions in work place expectations and training in effective job seeking, as well as life skills training.