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12 (5) The value of countable resources owned by the family must not exceed the limit of $2,500.00. (6) Cooperate in self-sufficiency requirements including work and child support enforcement activities unless deferred from work requirements or unless good cause exists not to cooperate with child support, if applicable. (7) Provide or apply for a SSN for each member of the assistance unit. (8) Must not be participating in a strike. (9) Complete applicant initial job search, if applicable.

2.5 Services to Families who Move into South Carolina Families who move into the State from another state will have their eligibility determined under the program requirements of the South Carolina TANF Program. South Carolina will not apply standards from the applicants' previous state of residence.

Note: Months of TANF benefits received in another state will be identified and counted against the federal five-year limit.

3.0 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The TANF Program is built around two primary components, set forth below: (1) Work Program & Self-Reliance The program provides temporary financial assistance and work training and education programs that lead to individuals' social and economic independence. (2) Prevention Programs Prevention programs focus on (a) teen pregnancy prevention, (b) strengthening and maintaining intact families, (c) assisting in the reunification of troubled families, and (d) providing short-term services and resources to resolve crisis situations that might result in welfare dependency.

3.1 Work Program and Self-Reliance South Carolina will refer work eligible individuals receiving assistance to a TANF work program case manager for development of the TANF Family Plan. The Family Plan outlines the overall strengths and growth areas within the family and actions necessary to achieve self-reliance. The assessment process involves gathering and analyzing information on external and internal factors that affect the client to determine the current level of employability and work readiness. Assessments include screenings to identify potential barriers that may affect the client’s ability to participate in work or work-related activities. Screening results may be used to refer to local service providers or qualified