Work First 003 – THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR WORK FIRST

VIII. SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES (AT OR BELOW 200% OF FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL) FOR ELECTING AND STANDARD COUNTIES

All counties must provide services to low-income families whose income is at or below 200% of poverty (see Work First Manual Section 102).

County plans must include the following:

Income limits (no higher than 200% of poverty).

Benefit limits (for example, $600 per application, $1200 per year, etc.).

Services provided (for example, car repair, tools, uniforms, child care, etc.).

All other locally set requirements or limits (for example, resource limits, etc.).

Services may be varied, including but not limited to transportation, child care, job retention bonuses, case management, follow up, mentoring after school learning programs, parenting programs, literacy programs and post employment skills training.

For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office.