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Programs meeting these requirements may be found at the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia: http://www.schev.edu/index/students-and-parents/explore/virginia- institutions.

Transitional Child Care can start no earlier than the first day of the month after the month of TANF case closure. The eligible participant will be required to pay 5% to 10% of monthly gross income toward the cost of child care. The exact amount of the co-pay, which will be based on family size and income, will be determined by the Child Care worker.

2. Transitional Child Care paid from VIEW funds – 3-Month Maximum. If the participant is determined ineligible for transitional child care based on income, and needs child care in order to work, the agency may pay for child care from VIEW funds for up to 3 months beginning with the month after TANF case closure. The client will not have to make a co-pay but will be required to pay any amount over the maximum reimbursable rate.

3. Transitional Medical/Dental Services – 12-Month Maximum. VIEW funds may be used to pay for transitional medical/dental expenses for a working client for up to 12 months, beginning with the month after TANF case closure, when the services relate directly to employment. Payment for medical/dental services will be limited to services not covered by the state Medical Assistance Plan (Medicaid). Services include medical statements or other necessary medical verifications, dentures, glasses, orthopedic shoes, or other items needed to maintain or upgrade employment.

4. Transitional Work-Related Expenses – 12-Month Maximum. VIEW funds may be used to pay for transitional work-related expenses for a working client for up to 12 months, beginning with the month after TANF case closure, when the services will help the client retain or upgrade employment. Transitional Work-Related Expenses include one-time and on-going expenses. Examples of work related expenses include: fees for birth certificates, professional and license fees; registration/graduation fees; picture IDs; uniforms or other required clothing or shoes; safety equipment or tools; car repairs and insurances.

5. Transitional Emergency Intervention Services – 12-Month Maximum. VIEW funds may be used to pay for transitional emergency intervention services for up to 12 months, beginning with the month after TANF case closure, to help a working client experiencing an emergency situation retain employment. Examples of emergency intervention services include the provision of food or help with shelter costs when the need for such services arises from an emergency situation and the client’s employment will be jeopardized if the services are not provided. Automobile expenses are not allowable as an emergency intervention service.

6. Transitional Transportation – 12-Month Maximum. Transitional Transportation may be used to pay for any employment-related transportation expense for working clients which is allowed under VIEW guidelines for open TANF cases. (Section 1000.12 contains guidance about the provision of transportation services as a supportive service for participation in any VIEW assignment. Transitional Transportation is limited to transportation related to paid employment, including OJT, only.)

A former VIEW participant may apply for transitional transportation any time during a fixed 12- month period following TANF case closure. A client who applies after the 12-month period has started will be eligible only for the remaining months in the period.

A client whose case was referred for a VIEW sanction, or closed while in a VIEW sanction, must have or find employment of at least 20 hours a week at minimum wage or greater within 3 months of TANF case closure in order to be eligible for Transitional Transportation.

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