2.10.6.4 Valid Documentation for Family-Related Challenges Time Limit Extension

In order to approve a 48-month state lifetime limit extension for a participant due to family-related challenges affecting the W-2 Group, the agency must have valid documentation.

Valid documentation of family-related challenges must reflect current circumstances. This includes:

Court, medical, criminal, child protective services, social services, psychological, school social worker, school guidance counselor, or law enforcement records regarding legal problems, family crisis, homelessness, children’s school or medical activities, or domestic abuse or physical or emotional harm to the parent or child;

Voluntary disclosure or identification from the Domestic Abuse Screener that the applicant or participant or group member is a survivor of domestic abuse or is at further risk of domestic abuse;

Written and signed statements from others with knowledge of the circumstances on which the family problems hardship claim is based, including, but not limited to, statements from public or private social services agencies providing services to the W-2 group, school counselors, domestic violence or homeless shelter service providers, attorneys, etc.;

Written statement by the applicant or participant; or

Any other supporting documentation, including formal assessments. (See 5.5 for more information on valid formal assessments.)

If the individual does not have a verified barrier, limitation, or family problem as required above or is not participating in all assigned activities, the FEP Financial and Employment Planner may deny a 48-month state lifetime limit extension.