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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 18
West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 78 Chapter 18 WV WORKS Activities/Requirements
Referrals to the WV WORKS Legal Support Project are made by using the Referral to Legal Service Provider Referral Form located on the DFA Intranet site. The form is self-explanatory and all requested information on the form is mandatory. The Case Manager must fax, email, or mail the Legal Service Provider Referral Form to: Legal Aid of West Virginia 123 Washington Street, West Suite 101 Charleston, WV 25302 Fax: (304) 345-5934 18.7.16.C Vendor Responsibilities LAWV will fax an Action Form to the local office within 30 working days of receiving the referral. 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. LAWV will be responsible for determining the level of representation and services rendered.
The Community and Technical College Project places a Student Service Specialist at each West Virginia Community & Technical College (WVCTC). The primary goal of the Student Service Specialist at each WVCTC is to help students successfully navigate the enrollment process, find and select an appropriate higher education academic program, and to offer ongoing support of those students. The secondary goal is to help these same students make a successful transition into the workforce and/or continued post-secondary education. 18.7.17.A Appropriate Referrals Work-Eligible Individuals in an active WV WORKS case must have a high school diploma or equivalent to be referred to the Student Service Specialist, even when the WVCTC does not require this for admission. Receipt of EAP, PL, or DCA does not qualify the individual for this service. The goal of the referred participant must be employment in an occupation that requires NOTE: At no time shall any participant be sanctioned for failure or refusal to comply with or accept legal support services.