Laws & Policies

House Bill 3112 - ORS 411.117 for Self Sufficiency.

This bill is the state's response to the Wellstone-Murray amendment to TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) legislation. This bill is now ORS 411.117.

Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors - Program Summary - TA-DVS for Self Sufficiency.

Or Link to Family Services Manual - When you reach the Table of Contents, click on 5. TANF, then scroll to the end of the page. This program, developed to meet the needs of survivors with current safety issues, was developed in July 1999.

DV and TANF Eligibility for Self Sufficiency.

Link to Family Services Manual - When you reach the Table of Contents, click on 5. TANF, then scroll to section K. Domestic violence intervention policy for TANF. Self-sufficiency case management uses principle based decision making. This policy paper outlines principles and guidelines for working with victims of domestic violence.

Multiple Program Worker Guide for Self Sufficiency.

Link to Family Services Manual - When you reach the Table of Contents, click on "Multiple Program Worker Guide", then click on number MP-12. A "Worker Guide" that contains references to policies that have exceptions if a client is in a DV situation. That resource is also used by advocates to talk with branch staff about various policies.

TA-DVS Protocols for Screening - Multiple Program Worker Guide #15 for Self Sufficiency.

Link to Family Services Manual - When you reach the Table of Contents, click on "Multiple Program Worker Guide", then click on MP-15 Application Process, next scroll down. . Upfront screening protocols for domestic violence.