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Subject: Families First Work Diversion Payments

Policy 23.23 Date of Last Review: 10/18/2023 Effective Date: 11/01/2023 Date of Next Review: 10/18/2026 RDA: SW22 Page 4 of 5 Definitions/Acronyms Term Definition Child Only Cases in which the caretaker is a non-parental relative who is not included in the AU or the caretaker(s) is a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiary. Diversion Payment A lump-sum payment that is designed to address immediate and compelling financial needs of eligible Families First individuals which is expected to help the applicant secure or maintain employment. GED General Equivalency Development TDHS Tennessee Department of Human Services Two-Parent Assistance Unit An assistance unit that includes both of the technically eligible child’s parents. Supersedes Policy 23.23 Families First Diversion Payments eff. date 10/31/2016 Authority Tenn. Code Ann. § 71-3-109; Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-49.09 Application All TDHS Family Assistance Staff and Contractors