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Pre-TANF. Assisting families in accessing services, identifying strengths, and moving toward self-sufficiency. Application for TANF. You have a signed Application for Services (415F), with a DOR, requesting TANF. Now what do you do? Pre-TANF or TANF… JOBS mandatory, exempt or volunteer…
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Pre-TANF Assisting families in accessing services, identifying strengths, and moving toward self-sufficiency.
Application for TANF You have a signed Application for Services (415F), with a DOR, requesting TANF. Now what do you do? • Pre-TANF or TANF… • JOBS mandatory, exempt or volunteer… • Labor market test and/or other…
Program Intent Provides: • Initial Screening • Case Management • Cash Assistance (basic needs & support services) to families applying for TANF.
Initial Screening The program intent is to: • Look at the needs of the family, including the needs of children and family stability factors, as part of a holistic assessment. • Provide an opportunity for individuals to assess their own strengths, needs, and goals. • Offer screenings to identify client strengths, needs, and barriers to self-sufficiency. • Assess individual's employment potential in the labor market and help determine the intensity of services needed to enhance their employability. • Meet maintenance needs concurrent with case planning and services for employment and self sufficiency. FSM, 5. Pre-TANF, A. Program intent & Overview
Pre-TANF Program Overview • Maximum of 45 days from Date of Request (DOR)