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Department
of Human Services Families
First Online Policy Manual Interviewing for Eligibility |
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5.2 |
PURPOSE OF AN INTERVEIW |
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The interview: ·
Helps the
client gain an understanding of the Department and its programs, clarifies
questions about eligibility, and provides an opportunity to present
information in his/her own words. ·
Permits an
opportunity to gather information needed to determine eligibility in an
organized fashion and to assist the client in requesting a better
understanding of the requirements of the program. ·
Permits the
Families First client an opportunity to communicate goals and to request
supportive services needed to move to self-sufficiency. ·
Gives the
caseworker an opportunity to discuss goals and specific needs of the client
that will help the family move to self-sufficiency. ·
Provides the
opportunity to discuss the client's rights and responsibilities. ·
Provides an
opportunity to discuss other resources that may be of assistance to the
client. ·
Provides the
caseworker with the information needed to determine which one of the four
paths through the program is most appropriate for the family. |
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