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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 18

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 74 Chapter 18 WV WORKS Activities/Requirements

• The cost of repairs exceeds the limit specified in Section 18.19; or • The other parent needs the vehicle for employment or to participate in an activity.

For the driver’s education component, or a vehicle to be used to complete the road test, the participant must have an instruction permit prior to being referred. The vendor will meet the participant at the agreed upon location or the participant’s home in an identifiable vehicle. Referrals for these programs are made using the DFA-CARS-1 and may also be made for Caretakers. 18.7.14.B Appropriate Referrals for Caretakers The caretaker relative or child only case must meet all the requirements of the section above except for being a work-eligible individual. Caretakers are not required to be employed or attending any activity listed in IMM 18.9-18.18 in order to receive a referral for a donated vehicle. The vehicle must be needed to assist with the children in their care. All work-eligible individuals are considered for donated vehicles referrals first. Only when all work-eligible individuals have been considered and eligible individuals have been referred and there are vehicles remaining, then a caretaker relative may be referred for a donated vehicle. Caretaker involvement with Children and Adult Services is not required for a referral for a donated vehicle.

The referral process and vendor responsibilities are the same as work-eligible individuals below. 18.7.14.C Referral Process Referrals to the WV WORKS Donated Vehicle Program vendor are made using form DFA- CARS-1 and must include a copy of the participant’s driver’s license or Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) printout. The form is self-explanatory and all requested information on the form is mandatory. When the vendor notifies the Case Manager of approval or denial for participation in the program, the Case Manager must record the appropriate information in the eligibility system. If the vendor notifies the Case Manager that the participant is not a suitable candidate for the program, the vendor must provide a written explanation. 18.7.14.D Vendor Responsibilities