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Change #01-2006
February 01, 2006
Work First Family Assistance (WFFA) is a temporary, short-term program designed to reduce dependency on public assistance. While participating in WFFA, families should begin to develop their own income sources,with the assistance of the county worker. One of the primary income sources for Work First families is child support. The Child Support Unit assists families in obtaining money and health insurance from a parent or spouse who is absent from the home.
To expedite the process of paternity establishment, you are given the option of having the Affidavit of Parentage signed and notarized at the Initial Screening by the mother. This option will help child support staff establish paternity and support obligations more quickly and often prevent the family from having to come back for a separate interview with the Child Support Unit. Refer to VII. below for the paternity establishment procedure.
During your discussion with the family, stress the importance of cooperating with child support as a part of personal responsibility. Cooperation with child support is a responsibility outlined in the Mutual Responsibility Agreement. Failure to cooperate with Child Support Enforcement, without good cause, will make the entire family unit ineligible for a Work First payment for one month or until compliance whichever is greater.
NOTE: The adult caretaker also loses Medicaid, unless pregnant, and becomes subject to the work requirement as part of the sanction for not cooperating. The children will continue to receive Medicaid. Refer to instructions in Section 120, Sanctions, for additional information about sanctions for noncooperation with child support.
In order to facilitate the Child Support process and to meet the Work First Child Support requirements, the caretaker must:
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For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office. |
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