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Subject: Families First Work and/or Educational Activity

Policy 23.13 Date of Last Review: 06/26/2024 Effective Date: 07/01/2024 Date of Next Review: 06/26/2027 RDA: SW22 Page 7 of 9 viii. A two (2) week compliance period is required prior to approval unless the early-re-entry reason is one that causes the individual to be exempt from the work requirement, the sanction was entered in error, or the approval is due to an order from appeals. b. For the fourth (4th) or subsequent sanction: i. The customer: 1. Has been continuously employed for a period of three (3) consecutive months for a minimum of (30) thirty hours each week at the time of application; and 2. Is currently employed at the time of application; and 3. Is able to verify the employment; or ii. The customer filed an Appeal; iii. The customer won an Appeal; iv. The sanction was entered in error; v. The caretaker has become disabled; or vi. The caretaker has become incapacitated and/or is caring for an in-home disabled relative. vii. A two (2) week compliance period is required for the first (1st) re-entry reason above. Voluntary Quit Customers who voluntarily terminate employment without good cause will be subject to the same sanction(s) as those who are non-compliant with their engagement with the TANF Case Manager unless the customer: 1. Is an ineligible AU member; 2. Is, or has become, exempt from the work and/or educational activity; or 3. Is a minor. Good Cause Examples of acceptable good cause reasons for not participating in the work and/or educational activity can be found on Families First Good Cause for Non-Compliance. Supporting Documents Policy 23.01 Families First Application Process Policy 23.02 Assistance Units Families First Good Cause for Non-Compliance Families First Work and/or Educational Activity Procedures Rights and Responsibilities