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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 18

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 145 Chapter 18 WV WORKS Activities/Requirements

Clothing may be authorized for a verified offer of employment, or to attend short-term training that is expected to lead directly to employment. This expense includes uniforms or work clothing, including shoes or boots, but may include dress clothing when the participant accepts a job that requires it. Payments must be made incrementally, as long as the maximum amount is not exceeded. Lay- away payments for clothing must not be made under any circumstances. Requests for exceptions due to extenuating circumstances may be sent to the DFA Family Support Policy Unit for consideration. Payment may be made for clothing as follows: WV WORKS Activity System Component Limitations College CL $200 per 12-month period; $1,000 per lifetime Community Service Programs CS Continued Support Services/Job Retention PL CWEP CW Education Related to Employment ED EIP EI Employment: Unsubsidized, Subsidized, Full- or Part-time FU, FV, FB, PU, PV, PB Job Search and Job Readiness JR Job Skills Training Related to Employment JT JOIN JN Other Agency’s OJTs OJ Other Work Experience Programs WE Providing Child Care for Community Service Participant CC Satisfactory Attendance at Secondary School or ABE Program HS, AB Vocational Educational Training VT