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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA FFY 2024 STATE PLAN FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
Support services are provided to eligible individuals in families on a need demonstrated basis at the lowest cost identified up to a predetermined maximum. These services are intended to assist individuals and families to become or remain self-sufficient. Supportive services are also available to caretakers for assistance with the children in their care. They will also be provided in pre-employment and post-employment situations for employed participants. Support services and achievement bonuses are Federal TANF and Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funded.
West Virginia will offer the following Support Services for eligible individuals receiving WV WORKS cash assistance:
● Transportation for participation in required activities
● Driver education courses
● Collateral expenses
● Clothing, tools, vehicle repair, vehicle insurance, DUI classes
● Driver’s license, chauffeur’s license, commercial driver’s license
● Professional license
● Adult pre-employment vision services
● Adult pre-employment dental care
● Relocation payments
● High School Equivalency Diploma Achievement Bonus or High School Graduation Achievement Bonus $100 is paid for each individual or their dependent child who obtains their high school diploma or equivalent.
● Six Month Self-Sufficiency Achievement Bonus (200% FPL) $250 paid to each former Work-Eligible Individual who is employed full-time, 100 hours per month, during each of the months following closure.
● Twelve Month Self-Sufficiency Achievement Bonus (200% FPL) $500 paid to each former Work-Eligible Individual who is employed full-time, 100 hours per month, during each of the months following closure. Page 40