Welfare Transition Orientation2

Welfare Transition Orientation

Welfare Transition Orientation
The Welfare Transition Program is a good program if you participate and use it as designed…it is a a safety net, not a way of life
Temporary Cash Assistance = TCA
If you have received TCA in the past, depending on how long ago the rules may have changed

WTP Time Limits
The lifetime time limit in Florida to receive TCA is 48 months
Individuals may receive all 48 months without interruptions
DCF determines eligibility and time limits
Bottom Line: The clock is ticking; don’t waste any time in your goal of reaching self sufficiency

Opportunities and Obligations
If you receive TCA you must be involved in an activity for 40 hours each week unless you receive a medical deferment
Medical verification must be signed by a Doctor (not a PA or Nurse Practitioner) if you are seeking a medical deferment
If you decide you cannot participate you should go to The Department of Children and Families and tell them you do not want TCA

Our Goal: Self Sufficiency for You!!
Average TCA amounts: $241 - $303/Month or approximately $1.50/hour
Employment at a minimum wage job: $6.40 per hour and $1109/Month and most individuals still qualify for Medicaid, Food Stamps
2 years of Transitional services - Child care, Fuel Assistance, and Education and Training

Diversion Services
Upfront Diversion
Cash Severance Program
Relocation Assistance

Upfront Diversion
A one-time opportunity to receive a lump sum amount of money not to exceed $1000 to help you gain self-sufficiency.
For things like car repair, rent, utilities, etc. to help get you on your feet
You must have employment or a promise of reemployment to be eligible
Ineligible to reapply for TCA for 3 months unless an emergency is validated

Cash Severance
Up to $1000 to break from TCA – Approval makes you ineligible for TCA for 6 months.
Saves your time limits because only the month in which you receive the payment will count towards your lifetime total
Must have received TCA for 6 consecutive months since 1996, be working and expect to remain working

Relocation Assistance
Payment to move you to another area with good employment opportunities – Not Perry to Madison
To qualify you must have skills needed in the relocation area and/or some support system there (family)
A job opportunity in the relocation area
We will pay for things associated with the move like: moving truck rental, first month rent, utilities, etc.

Activities
First 4 weeks: Employment Training and Job Searches
Employment Solutions Training Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am – 12:00pm, this is a class to help you improve your job skills. This will complete 16 hours of participation, homework included
Job searches will take the remaining 24 hours for the week – Job searches count as 4 hours of activity each

Activities
Job search – 1 job search = 4 hours of participation
Vocational Training – Must be an approved training program (12 month lifetime limit)
GED Preparation, if you are 19 years of age or younger, this may be your sole activity
Community Work Experience – Volunteer at a local non-profit agency
Work Experience Combined with Education – Similar to Community Work Experience

Sanctions – Noncompliance
Include failure to:
Keep a scheduled appointment
Participate in assigned activities
Accept suitable employment
Follow a treatment plan
Provide requested documentation
Termination of employment without good cause

Sanction Process
Noncompliance will result in a pre-penalty letter, you will have 10 days to respond in person with a valid excuse
Good Cause/ Complied
Good Cause – a valid excuse
Complied – no valid excuse, 30 day probation period, any failure during this period = automatic sanction

Sanction Penalties
Level 1 Sanction = loss of TCA for 10 days, 30 days loss of food stamps
Level 2 Sanction = loss of TCA for 30 days, 3 months loss of food stamps
Level 3 Sanction = loss of TCA for 3 months, 6 months loss of food stamps
6 consecutive months of compliance = clean slate

Transitional Services
If your case closes due to employment you are eligible for 2 years of transitional services to include:
Child care
Transportation Assistance (Gas Cards)
Education and Training funding

Summary
If you receive TCA you must participate in assigned activities
If your case closes due to employment there are many benefits and opportunities available for you
Self sufficiency so you may support yourself and your family is our goal!

Welfare Transition Orientation2

by headd6 on Oct 01, 2007

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