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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 1

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 90 Chapter 1 Application/Redetermination Process

The DFA-RFA-1 may only be used when a DFA-2 is not completed at the time the client expresses an intent to apply for WV WORKS. 1.5.4 INTERVIEW REQUIRED A face-to-face interview is required. If a home visit is scheduled for the intake interview, eligibility is not affected by the client's failure to be home for a home visit, unless: • At least two attempts have been made; and • At least the second visit was scheduled; and • The client has not contacted the county office to make other arrangements. The Missed Home Visit DFA-HV-1 may be left at the client's home, after the first attempt, to advise the client of a return visit. If the DFA-HV-1 is used for this purpose, a copy must be retained by the Worker. 1.5.5 WHO MUST BE INTERVIEWED? 1.5.5.A Parent(s) Information in this item applies only to the intake interview. While it is possible to have only one parent participate in the intake interview, it will usually be necessary for both parents to be interviewed about the PRC/SSP and other WV WORKS requirements. If the child is living with both parents or a parent and a stepparent, both must be interviewed unless: • One parent or stepparent is hospitalized; or • One parent or stepparent is employed, and his working hours preclude participation in the interview during the agency's normal working hours. 1.5.5.B Specified Relative