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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 18

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 3 Chapter 18 WV WORKS Activities/Requirements

the date of the conviction. The conviction must have occurred on or after August 23, 1996. • Individuals who are fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody or confinement after conviction, for a felony or an attempt to commit a felony. • An individual convicted of a felony under federal or state law when the offense involves the possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance, as defined in Section 102(6) of the Controlled Substance Act and when the offense occurred on or after August 23, 1996; or • Individuals who are violating a condition of probation or parole which was imposed under federal or state law. • A parent or other caretaker who has not reported that their child will be or has been out of the home for at least 30 days. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CONTRACT (PRC) The PRC (form DFA-PRC-1) is a contract between each of the adult or emancipated minor members of the WV WORKS AG, or non-recipient Work-Eligible Individual(s), and the Case Manager, as the representative of the DOHS. Completion and signature of the PRC form is required prior to approving the WV WORKS AG. A separate PRC is completed and signed by each adult and emancipated minor in a WV WORKS AG, and any non-recipient Work-Eligible Individuals in the household. The participant’s signature indicates that he understands and accepts the responsibility inherent in the program. The PRC is the same for all WV WORKS participants. It states the purpose of the WV WORKS Program and lists the participant’s rights and responsibilities. SELF-SUFFICIENCY PLAN (SSP) The SSP (form DFA-SSP-1) is a negotiated contract between each of the adult or emancipated minor members of the WV WORKS AG, or non-recipient Work-Eligible Individual(s), and the Case Manager, as the representative of the DOHS. The SSP is specific to each participant. It lists the goals, as well as the tasks necessary to accomplish the goals, including specific appointments, assignments and activities for the adult/emancipated minor. In addition, the SSP identifies the circumstances which impede attainment of the established goals and specifies the services needed to overcome the impediments. A separate SSP is completed for each adult and emancipated minor in a WV WORKS AG, and any non-recipient Work-Eligible Individuals in the household. Completion and signature of the SSP is required to be completed within 10 days of the initial contact when the client expresses an interest in applying for WV WORKS. The SSP is a working document and revisions are made when either the participant or the Case Manager believes it necessary. Frequent changes are expected as the participant progresses toward his goal.