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24 (2) Victims of severe forms of trafficking (those forced into prostitution, slavery, or forced labor) through coercion, threats of violence, psychological abuse, torture, and imprisonment. (3) Aliens granted parole for at least one year under Section 212 (d)(5) of the INA, aliens battered or subjected to extreme cruelty in the U.S., and aliens granted conditional entrant refugee status before April 1, 1980. (4) Lawful permanent residents who have worked or can be credited with working in the United States for 40 qualifying quarters under Title II of the Social Security Act.
3.1.27 Fair Hearings Applicants and recipients of the TANF Program are granted appeal rights from decisions they deem to be adverse. When a hearing is requested within ten days after the receipt of an adverse notice, the TANF benefits are not continued unless the recipient specifically requests in writing that they be paid pending the hearing decision. The recipient must be informed that an adverse hearing decision will require the repayment of benefits paid pending the hearing decision. Fair hearings for TANF applicants and recipients are provided for in South Carolina State Regulations, R. 114-110. The specific procedures for a Fair Hearing are found in the South Carolina Department of Social Services TANF Policy Manual, Chapter 22 - Fair Hearings.
3.1.28 Legal Basis of the TANF Program The State operates the TANF Program under the following provisions: (1) Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, as amended. (2) Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 260-265. (3) South Carolina Code of Laws of 1976, Title 43, Social Services, Chapter 5, Public Aid, Assistance and Relief Generally, Articles 1, 5 and 9. (4) South Carolina State Regulations, Chapter 114, Article 11, Family Independence Program. (5) The South Carolina Department of Social Services TANF Policy Manual.
3.2 Prevention Programs The State considers prevention programs to be critical in assisting families to provide safe, stable nurturing environments for their children. The following prevention programs will accomplish these goals.