Topic: TANF Work
The TW-13 verifies the actual total hours of client participation. Clients can receive $15 per day for each day they participate in a work activity 4 hours or less and $25 per day for the days they participate over 4 hours. (Policy 340:10-2-8(c)(2)). Clients can also receive participation credit for scheduled participation hours missed due […]
Access EKL screen for the case. In IMS, enter EKL case number Tab down to the correct authorization and enter ETPANEW FOR MONTH – Enter the month and year of the TW13 in MM/YY format. On the upper portion enter an E with the number of hours the client was absent for that day for […]
The Work Activity Payment (Policy 340:10-2-8(c)(1)) is a cash payment issued to clients who are getting ready to start a work activity or already in an activity. It is used for work activity related items only when needed. These could include a one-time tank of gas, personal hygiene items, or specialized clothing necessary for the […]
Work activities – TANF participants must participate in work activities to help make them employment ready.
Work Experience Program (WEP) – the purpose of WEP is to provide skill training and work enhancement to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants that will enable them to move toward self-sufficiency and obtain unsubsidized employment following completion of the placement.
Policy Links Regarding TANF Work
Work-eligible person – is defined as an adult or minor head-of-household included in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) assistance unit.
State Work Incentive Program – is a program designed to assist in employing TANF participants into entry level positions in all branches of state government.
Sanction – any administrative decision to suspend or exclude a recipient from benefits or services. Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-7. Establishing the need factor for child care; and 340:40-7-8. Defining the need factor for child care benefits. SNAP: 340:50-5-86. Persons exempt from work registration; 340:50-5-89. Voluntary quit and reduction […]
Participant allowance – daily cash allowances, up to a maximum of $13 for each day, are made to participants in assigned TAN f Work activities which are scheduled, structured, and supervised. TANF: 340:10-2-1. Work requirements; 340:10-2-3. Employability planning; 340:10-2-5. Job search activities; and 340:10-2-8. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Work support services.