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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 18

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 53 Chapter 18 WV WORKS Activities/Requirements

To meet the goals of WV WORKS, a Case Manager performs the following activities for WV WORKS caretaker and child only families: • Determines initial and ongoing eligibility for caretaker and child only cases. When the WV WORKS family also receives Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and/or Medicaid, eligibility for these programs is also maintained by the Family Assistance Case Manager. • Provides continuous assessment using from Caretaker Relative Assessment, DFA- WVW-3b, of the caretaker’s needs and goals. • Referrals must be made for all services and benefits for which the family may be eligible as needed, even if those services are available only through other agencies. Develops opportunities and identifies potential resources for the caretaker within the community and makes appropriate referrals to secure them. • Provides a current List of Local Services and a Support Services Fact Sheet for Caretakers and Child Only Households. • Provides payment for support services, as appropriate.

• DFA Family Support Policy Unit must be contacted for instructions to issue supportive services for caretakers.

o Collateral o Clothing o Child Care o Driver’s License Assistance o High School Diploma or Equivalency Achievement Bonus, See IMM 18.19.3.M o Vehicle Repair o Vehicle Insurance o Donated Vehicle Program • Attempts an interim contact at each 6-month period which may be at the office, by phone or a home visit to ensure the caretaker’s needs are being addressed. The caretaker is not required to participate to continue eligibility when the contact does not coincide with the annual redetermination.