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The verified barriers are considered in making specific program assignments. They are not the basis on which hours of participation can be reduced except in the case of domestic violence when the specific VIEW assignment is identified as putting the family’s safety in jeopardy. All other reductions in the hours of participation must be based on a Medical Evaluation signed by a medical professional. (See 901.2C)

7. An explanation to the client of the following:

a. program goals and philosophy

b. program requirements, including an explanation of the responsibilities and expectations of participants in the VIEW program

c. the right to disclose a disability to the agency, and the benefits of doing so

d. role of the Agreement of Personal Responsibility in describing the mutual responsibilities of the client, worker, and agency

e. the consequences of not signing the Agreement of Personal Responsibility

f. the beginning of the two-year limitation on the receipt of TANF benefits which begins the month after the month the Agreement of Personal Responsibility is signed.

g. the requirement to be involved in work activities throughout the two-year period of VIEW participation

h. the benefits of immediate employment (eligibility for the enhanced disregard, increase in skill level, employability, and income)

i. the benefits of “banking” months by requesting TANF case closure in order to save months of TANF eligibility

j. penalties for failure to comply with program requirements including sanctions and consequences for hardship exception requests

k. good cause reasons for not complying with program requirements

l. the requirement to respond to all agency correspondence

m. the name and phone number of the ESW and/or other agency contact

n. the availability of the VIEW Transitional Payment (VTP) as an incentive for retaining employment

8. Signing the Agreement of Personal Responsibility (APR)

9. Following the interview, the ESW will assign the client to the appropriate program activity. The assignment will be located within a reasonable distance of the participant’s home. The Activity and Service Plan (032-02-1000) will be used to record this information.

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