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17 (4) Caring for an incapacitated child in the home or other adult relative whose incapacity has been verified by a physician and, if DSS considers it necessary, confirmed by an assessment performed by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation; or (5) Unable to participate because appropriate child care or reasonable transportation was not provided.

3.1.8 Domestic Violence Option DSS will provide waivers of certain program requirements (residency, child support, family cap, time limits and work requirements) pursuant to a determination of good cause of normal program requirements for so long as necessary in cases where compliance would make it more difficult for such individuals to escape domestic violence.

TANF applicants and recipients will be screened to identify individuals with a history of domestic violence. DSS has contracted with domestic violence service providers to provide comprehensive training on domestic violence to all TANF case managers.

Referrals to the local domestic violence agency for counseling and support services will be made upon identification of an individual with a history of domestic violence. Cases referred will be jointly staffed by DSS and the local domestic violence agency to develop a collaborative service plan designed to lead to self-reliance.

DSS will provide information to current and potential beneficiaries regarding resources made available to victims of sexual harassment and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

DSS will also ensure that case management staff, supervisors, and associated program employees are trained in: the nature and dynamics of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; state standards and procedures relating to the prevention of, and assistance for, individuals who are victims of sexual harassment or survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and methods of ascertaining and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information and documentation related to applicants for assistance and their children who have provided notice about their experiences of sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

3.1.9 Sanctions for Failure to Comply with Employment and Training Requirements Contained in Employment Plans Recipients not meeting the work program exemption criteria described in 3.1.7, who fail without good cause to comply with the employment and training requirements contained in the individual employment plan will be sanctioned in the following manner: (1) A 30-day conciliation period will be granted the recipient to discuss a failure to meet the terms of the individual employment plan. During the 30-day period the recipient may (a) establish good cause for failure to meet the terms of the