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1000.16 PROGRAM COMPONENTS – NON-ACTIVE ASSIGNMENTS: INACTIVE AND PENDING

There are some situations in which a VIEW participant cannot be assigned or reassigned to an active component immediately.

A. Such situations include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. The local agency determines that transportation or other needed supportive services are unavailable.

2. Neither the participant nor the agency is able to make child care arrangements.

3. The ESW has requested a reevaluation of the client’s exempt status and is awaiting a response by the EW.

4. The start of the activity to which the client is to be assigned has been delayed.

5. The participant states that she has a medical or mental health problem that will prevent participation. The participant will be given a Medical Evaluation to be completed by a physician documenting the medical or mental health condition.

6. The participant has a family crisis or a change in individual or family circumstances, such as the death or illness of a spouse, parent or child, a family violence situation, or other time- limited situation not of the participant's own making that would affect participation.

7. The participant is receiving health, mental health, or substance abuse treatment or rehabilitation services which prevent participation in an active component. Verification is required that participation in the treatment or rehabilitation program is necessary and that the client is participating as required.

8. The participant has a verified disability and needs services, supports or accommodations to participate in an active component, but those services, supports or accommodations are unavailable.

9. Screening indicates that the participant has a potential disability that will affect participation in an active component but the agency is unable to obtain an assessment by a qualified professional.

B. If the VIEW participant must be assigned to a non-active component, the agency will take into consideration the anticipated time before an active assignment can be made, and the reason assignment to a non-active component is necessary.

C. Assignments to Inactive stop the VIEW clock and should be considered when the situation is not the result of the client’s action or inaction.

Assign the client to Inactive when the client is cooperating with the agency to resolve the situation delaying active participation. Assignments to Inactive are limited to 30 days and can be extended only once for a consecutive total of no more than 60 days. (Under exceptional circumstances, the agency may assign the client to inactive for a third time with the written approval of the VIEW supervisor. A copy of the signed approval and an updated Activity and Service Plan should be sent to the agency’s TANF/VIEW Field Consultant). At no time will the assignment to Inactive exceed 90 days.

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