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The Wisconsin Works Programs (WWP) Informal Assessment includes a screening section that assesses participants for domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The screener is offered to every W-2 participant prior to the initial W-2 placement. W-2 agency workers provide supportive resources to survivors of domestic violence based on the results of the screener. Participants may decline to answer without risk of sanction or case closure. The screener is offered again at six-month intervals until completed or until the participant is no longer in a W-2 placement. The participant may also request to revisit the screener at any time. Agency workers explain how participant information will be kept confidential. Wisconsin exempts survivors of domestic violence from child support cooperation requirements.

All agency workers who directly work with applicants and participants must take a state designed and delivered training that covers the nature and dynamics of domestic violence. The topics of sexual harassment, sexual assault and stalking will be added to this training and an updated course was ready by January 2024. W-2 agencies must work closely with individuals for whom domestic violence is an issue to ensure that these individuals are receiving appropriate services. Workers should explain to participants the good cause exemption from program rules, available resources, and finding support to overcome the barriers they face. Additionally, survivors of domestic violence may receive a time-limit extension if there is an identified need to continue receiving W-2 services.

45-day Public Comment Period This WIOA State Combined Plan TANF Section was available for public comment for 45 calendar days, January 29, 2026 – March 14, 2026

Certified by the designee of the Chief Executive Officer of the State of Wisconsin:

______________________________________________________________________________________________ Jeff Pertl

Date Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families