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10. A change of circumstances requires a Reach Up eligibility review; or 11. A second parent joins or leaves the Reach Up household.

c. The Department shall reassess the participant and make appropriate referrals when there is indication that a previously unidentified obstacle may cause non‐engagement with program requirements or an inability to make satisfactory progress toward the goals of the plan, including their employment goal.

d. The Department shall conduct routine reviews of FDPs to ensure quality of service or when they have notice that there may be issues of non‐engagement or quality of service.

1. After the review, the Department shall modify the FDP, if necessary.

2317 FDP Requirements (08/01/2024, 23-30)

a. Each adult participant in a Reach Up household must engage in FDP activities consistent with their highest level of capability.

b. The FDP shall include participation in required activities that address the Reach Up household’s goals and well‐being, including:

1. Full‐ or part‐time unsubsidized or subsidized employment;

2. Activities that develop and enhance the participant’s employment skills, including:

i. Career‐specific training programs;

ii. English language learning;

iii. Literacy and math skill courses; or

iv. Credential programs.

3. Entrepreneurship and business development;

4. Job search and career exploration, including:

i. Engaging in work experience; or

ii. Participating in job shadow opportunities;

5. Education, including obtaining:

i. A high school diploma;

ii. Technical training or vocational education; or

iii. Career‐specific education;

6. Activities that build the foundations for employment, including: