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Department
of Human Services Families
First Online Policy Manual Work Requirements |
Revised: |
27.11 |
WORK REQUIREMENT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VICTIMS
OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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In order to accommodate victims who are
actively seeking safety and/or shelter from domestic violence, several
participation options are available.
The available options are: Clients who are residents of a residential shelter that provides
rehabilitative services such as therapy or activities
geared toward work, and requires sole participation in the shelter’s
program will be considered to have met their 30-hour work and/or training
requirement. These individuals may be
referred to the work activity contractor for support services if needed. Clients who are residents of a residential shelter that does not
require sole participation in the shelter’s program and/or does not provide
work programs will have a mandatory work requirement to participate in Families
First, unless participation poses a threat to the safety of the individual. Work activity participation hours for individuals who are victims of
domestic violence and are unable to meet the 30-hour requirement may be
modified if necessary to protect the safety of the individual. Victims of domestic violence who are unable to participate in a
Families First activity because it
would pose a threat to their welfare, or to the welfare of their children
will be granted a temporary waiver from the work requirement not to exceed
thirty days due to a “short term temporary crisis.” Bulletin
2, FA-09-02 |
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