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23 procedures, analyzed agency intervention, and utilized appropriate resources to assist individuals in resolving any participation problems AND ● Provide opportunity for the individuals to establish reasonable cause for not participating.

The activity review process focuses on jointly addressing barriers to participation and exploring alternatives to arrive at a mutually agreeable level of participation. If the employment plan was determined appropriate and if a customer is unable to provide reasonable cause or verification of participation in the negotiated activities was not verified, a non-participation sanction will occur and the financial assistance will close. All activity review sanctions will be for one full month. When a customer's financial assistance is closed for activity review, the customer will be required to reapply for financial assistance and complete a trial participation period for up to two weeks before the case is opened again.

Employment, Education and Training Services Parents eligible for Education and Training Services may receive up to:

1. $8,000 to finance training. 2. 50% of wages paid to the employer for on-the-job training for up to a six-month period.