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Applicants/recipients who fail to comply with the activities contained in the PRA or the PRP face the following penalties:

Failure to engage in a Personal Responsibility Agreement or Personal Responsibility Plan will result in ineligibility for the assistance unit, and,

Failure to comply with the work activities will result in a progressive series of penalties, including a written warning for the first occurrence, a 50% reduction in assistance for one month for the second occurrence and a one-month disqualification for any subsequent occurrences.

Recipients may be granted good cause for not participating if they are able to substantiate one of the following reasons:

Scheduled appointments with a prospective employer or Department staff.

lllness or crisis situations such as the death of an immediate family member.

Adverse weather conditions which prevent participation.

Lack of suitable childcare for children under age six or for special needs situations like a disabled child.

Breakdown in transportation arrangements.

Being battered or subject to extreme cruelty [physical violence, sexual abuse, abuse to their child, or related threats].

Similar reasons which are acceptable to the Department.

The Department purchases or provides payments for supportive services (other than childcare) for work-related expenses designed to assist applicants/recipients up to established limits set by the Department. These supportive services include but are not limited to:

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Minor auto repair/car insurance.

Employment related clothing.

Tools and Equipment.

Relocation.

Temporary travel and re-employment interview expense.

Employment related medical.

Job related training; and

Diversion payments for on-going expenses so applicants can avoid further assistance.

Childcare costs associated with approved education and training, community service, or other non-paid work activities will be paid through the Department of Social Services.

Other Programs Funded by TANF

The Jobs for America’s Graduates — South Dakota (JAG-SD) program helps students at risk of failing in school, provides an avenue for achieving academically and assists students in ultimately earning recognized credentials that will make it possible for them to exit school and enter post-secondary education and/or the workforce. Services provided meet TANF purpose 3 (to prevent and reduce the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies) by providing intervention and improved life prospects for

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Applicants/recipients who fail to comply with the activities contained in the PRA or the PRP face the following penalties:

Failure to engage in a Personal Responsibility Agreement or Personal Responsibility Plan will result in ineligibility for the assistance unit, and,

Recipients may be granted good cause for not participating if they are able to substantiate one of the following reasons:

Scheduled appointments with a prospective employer or Department staff.

lllness or crisis situations such as the death of an immediate family member.

Adverse weather conditions which prevent participation.

Lack of suitable childcare for children under age six or for special needs situations like a disabled child.

Breakdown in transportation arrangements.

Being battered or subject to extreme cruelty [physical violence, sexual abuse, abuse to their child, or related threats].

Similar reasons which are acceptable to the Department.

soa eS

Minor auto repair/car insurance.

Employment related clothing.

Tools and Equipment.

Relocation.

Temporary travel and re-employment interview expense.

Employment related medical.

Job related training; and

Diversion payments for on-going expenses so applicants can avoid further assistance.

Childcare costs associated with approved education and training, community service, or other non-paid work activities will be paid through the Department of Social Services.

Other Programs Funded by TANF