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Informing the participant of decision When a decision is made to stop the clock on Reach Up time limits, either mail the participant the 620DV, if the participant had agreed to that earlier, or contact the participant and schedule an appointment to come in, if the participant did not want you to mail the 620DV.
Do not mail the 620DV to the participant unless they gave you specific instructions to do so. At the appointment, give the participant the 620DV and discuss the decision. If the request was denied, explore possible revisions of the request or alternative ways of addressing the situation and explain the participant’s appeal rights.
Reach Up file Place original documents (310WA, 310DV, and 620DV) and all supporting documentation in the participant’s case file in the 4th brad. Copies of the child support waiver paperwork and related documentation do not need to be added to the file. Instead just refer to them in case notes. Voluntary participation for participants experiencing effects of Domestic Violence If a participant informs you they are experiencing the effects of domestic violence and have an immediate safety concern in relation to this, the participant can elect for voluntary participation in the Reach Up Program. Discuss with the participant the benefits and supports of working with a Reach Up Case Manager. If the participant is interested in participating in case management services, then schedule a meeting a minimum of monthly by participant preference (phone, virtual, in person, home visit). Work with the participant around identifying a goal using Goal Plan Do Review Revise (GPDR/R) and create a Family Development Plan. All Reach Up Case Management services and supports should be offered, however the participant is not subject to a conciliation or sanction for non-engagement during this time frame. If the participant is not interested in case management services then continue to check in a minimum of monthly to ensure the participant is aware of services and supports in the event they would like to begin engaging in goal setting. Follow the stop the clock procedure as noted above to collect needed in the home documentation Place the participant in a code 54 and set a review date of three months. If after three months the participant is requesting more time consult with a Reach Up Supervisor to determine next steps and what level of supports are needed.