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Generally, supportive services are available to Work First families including child only cases, those cases under sanction, and those with limited participation due to a disability. Child only cases are considered eligible for services as long as they have an eligible child in the home and the services are to directly benefit the child. Local departments of social services should complete a thorough assessment of the family’s situation and provide services based on the assessment findings.
NOTE: This policy is intended to allow county departments of social services maximum flexibility in service provision to Work First families. There is no implication that families must receive services but only that the family will be assessed for eligibility for services. County departments of social services will continue to make the determination, as to the services in which the family receives. This decision should be made with the family.
Other community and government resources are often critical to the success of these families. Examples of such resources are vocational rehabilitation, literacy assistance, and adult day care. Once the caseworker refers a family to a service provider, maintain documentation of all services provided and the need for them in the family’s case record. This will assist in ensuring the services provided are appropriate.
While there is no monetary limit established for services, an effort should be made not to use Work First to duplicate existing available resources or services. Therefore, it is crucial that the case worker/case manager for Work First collaborates with all service providers such as CPS, Vocational Rehabilitation, the area Mental Health, the Domestic Violence provider and so forth. When agency resources permit, it is possible to purchase services and or resources to meet the needs of Work First participants. Section 118 of the Work First policy provides additional guidance on the provision of supportive services.
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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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