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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA FFY 2024 STATE PLAN FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
o Drugs Screens o Visitations with extenuating circumstances for foster parents o Not eligible for NEMT
(ii) Require a parent or caretaker receiving assistance under the program to engage in work (as defined by the State) once the State determines the parent or caretaker is ready to engage in work, or once the parent or caretaker has received assistance under the program for 24 months (whether or not consecutive), whichever is earlier.
WV WORKS is a work participation program. In order to promote personal responsibility and as a condition of eligibility, all new WV WORKS applicants must begin their work participation activities no later than the end of the second month of benefit receipt. Only applicants who can demonstrate and verify that they have good cause for not being able to meet participation requirements will be given good cause from this requirement. If it is determined that the individual has good cause for not participating at the time of application, West Virginia will re-evaluate that status each month of benefit receipt. Some reasons for granting good cause are life events or problems such as, but not limited to: ● The death of a spouse, parent, child, or stepchild. ● In accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993, an acute, life-threatening illness of a spouse, parent, or child that requires the client’s immediate attention. This does not include individuals who are exempt from participation due to caring for a disabled family member. ● The 12-week period following the placement of a child with the participant for adoption or foster care. ● The minimum suitability standards for the specific activity are not met. o The Case Manager must schedule an appointment or home visit for individuals granted good cause for this reason to review the situation and possible Self-Sufficiency Plan (SSP) update. o An appointment to update the SSP and place the individual in another component must be scheduled as soon as possible. ● The parent, an included non-parent caretaker, or a non-recipient Work-Eligible Individual quits employment or fails to participate in his assigned activity due to enrollment Page 32