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South Carolina
PY 2020
To ensure that individuals receiving assistance are engaging in work, there is a sanctioning process in place for noncompliance.  South Carolina will refer work eligible individuals receiving assistance to a TANF work program case manager for development of the TANF Family Plan.  The Family Plan outlines the overall strengths and growth areas within the family and actions necessary to achieve self-reliance.  The assessment process involves gathering and analyzing information on external and internal factors that affect the client to determine the current level of employability and work …
South Carolina
PY 2020
Applicants and recipients of the TANF Program are granted appeal rights from decisions they deem to be adverse.  When a hearing is requested within ten days after the receipt of an adverse notice, the TANF benefits are not continued unless the recipient specifically requests in writing that they be paid pending the hearing decision.  The recipient must be informed that an adverse hearing decision will require the repayment of benefits paid pending the hearing decision.  Fair hearings for TANF applicants and recipients are provided for in South Carolina State Regulations, R. 114-110.  The …
South Carolina
PY 2020
DSS restricts the use and disclosure of information about individuals and families receiving assistance in accordance with South Carolina State Regulations, Chapter 114, Article 11, Section 114.1170, Safeguarding Information.  However, DSS may disclose confidential information to agencies and entities outside the Department, that provide services to recipients to enable them to become independent and self-reliant when DSS has the recipient's signed release form on file stating that he/she consents to the release of confidential information regarding his/her household. … Take such reasonable …
South Carolina
PY 2020
DSS believes that as part of the educational efforts it will provide in programs designed to promote responsible fatherhood, encourage marriage, and build character and higher self-esteem, statutory rape prevention issues will be discussed and training will be provided .  TANF workers are required to report cases of suspected abuse or neglect to the Child Welfare Division/Human Services. DSS partners with the SC Center for Fathers and Families, a faith-based organization, whose mission is to develop and support a statewide infrastructure deeply invested in repairing and nurturing …
South Carolina
PY 2020
As a WIOA Partner, DSS is connected with the State’s workforce system to stay informed about high-demand occupations. In an effort to better align and coordinate programs that help individuals prepare for competitive employment, TANF representatives are co-located in each of the comprehensive SC Works Centers across the state.  This strategic co-location has proven to be beneficial in co-enrolling TANF participants in WIOA or other partner programming.  TANF’s involvement in the WIOA MOU has resulted in better coordination of services at the local level.  Local TANF representatives are …
South Carolina
PY 2020
Families who move into the State from another state will have their eligibility determined under the program requirements of the South Carolina TANF Program.  South Carolina will not apply standards from the applicants' previous state of residence.  Note: Months of TANF benefits received in another state will be identified and counted against the federal five-year …
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