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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA FFY 2024 STATE PLAN FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
● Vocational Training and Employment Achievement Bonus $250 is paid when a participant accepts an offer of full- or part-time employment within 90 days of graduation.
● Participation Achievement Bonus $50 is paid monthly for each work-eligible individual who meets the minimum participation requirement.
● Assistance with fines related to traffic, moving and parking violations
West Virginia will offer the following Support Services for eligible Caretaker Relatives receiving WV WORKS cash assistance for dependent children.
● Clothing
● Collateral, items such as grooming expenses, testing fees, etc.
● Child Care Subsidy
● Driver’s License or Photo ID
● Vehicle Repair and Insurance
West Virginia offers former TANF recipients two post-employment options. When the client accepts employment and is no longer income-eligible to receive WV WORKS, the Case Worker advises the client regarding the benefits of each option and the participant chooses the one best suited to the needs of his family. These options include:
● The Support Service Option allows TANF recipients to receive continued Support Service payments for the items listed above. To receive these services they must be employed, continue to reside with TANF eligible children, be asset eligible and the family income must be at or below the 150% FPL limit. The household may opt to receive these benefits for up to a six-month period at any case closure due to employment.
● The West Virginia Employment Assistance Program (EAP) allows the employed former TANF recipient the option of continuing to receive the TANF payment they received before becoming employed through a 100% earned income Page 41