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Chapters

• 1. Introduction

• 2. Case Management
  Introduction to the CAF philosophy of case management, along with examples, and a resource sheet.

• 3. Employment & Self-Sufficiency Services
  JOBS, JOBS PLUS, OFSET, community resources, support services, A&D services, domestic violence, teen parents, job retention.

• 4. Assessment Program
  As of October 1, 2007, the Assessment Program was changed to Pre-TANF. Please reference FSM chapter "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Related Programs" and subchapter "Pre-TANF Program" for detailed information.

• 5. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Related Programs
  This chapter includes sections on
  • Pre-TANF Program
  • Temporary Assistance for Domestic Violence Survivors (TA-DVS)
  • TANF
  • Post-TANF
  • State Family Pre-SSI/SSDI (SFPSS)
  • Refugee (REF) Program
  • Housing Stabilization Program
  • Emergency Assistance (EA)

• 6. Food Stamp Program

• 7. Child Care Assistance
  TANF, ERDC, JOBS, JOBS Plus and OFSET eligibility, provider payments, provider eligibility and the listing process.

• 8. Medical Assistance Programs
  TANF-related Medicaid, CHP and OHP, plus a short section on how medical eligibility relates to adult programs.

• 9. Noncitizens
  Eligibility and Services for Noncitizens.

• 10. Child Support Program
  Client cooperation requires, plus the process of collecting and disbursing support payments.

• 11. Counting Client Assets
  Specific types of assets, including self-employment income.

• 12. Issuing and Restoring Benefits
  Benefit issuance for all programs, including direct deposit and EBT.

• 13. Generic Program Information
  Acronyms, definitions, confidentiality, hearings, overpayments.

• 14. Multiple Program Worker Guides
  Procedural or resource information that applies to more than one program area (e.g., the noncitizen/alien status charts).

• 15. Prevention Resources
  Prevention Resources are guidelines for CAF staff to provide client support for behaviors conducive to health and quality of life.

• 16. Subject Index and Acronyms

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