MEMORANDUM
2005 Memorandums
IM-88     08/22/05

SUBJECT:

TRANSFER OF TEEN PARENT WORK ACTIVITIES TO DWD

DISCUSSION:

Beginning September 1, 2005, all teen parent payees and second parents coded as “T” and “F” will be referred to the Division of Workforce Development (DWD) for enrollment in work activities. To help facilitate the transition of the teen parents to DWD, Family Support Division (FSD) staff will continue to issue supportive service payments for these participants for the month of September, 2005even if the teen parent has enrolled with DWD. Effective October 1, 2005, DWD will assume responsibility for the enrollment in and tracking of work activities and the issuance of supportive service payments for teen parents.

FSD Responsibilities

Continue to use both the “T” and “F” work requirement codes to indicate whether the teen parent is currently attending an educational activity.

It is important that all teen parent coding be correct in FAMIS prior to the case being referred to DWD. Use the caseload listing to review and update the work requirement code, component activities and education information for all teen parents no later than August 31, 2005.

On September 30, 2005, FAMIS will automatically close all open components for teen parents coded as “T.” Once the components are closed, FSD staff are not to reopen or issue supportive service payments after September 30, 2005.

DWD ACTION

On August 19, 2005 a letter is being sent by DWD to teen parents with the work requirement code of “T.” The letter is to inform them that services will be provided through an agency providing workforce services within their local area. The teen parent can expect to receive a letter from that local agency shortly after September 1, 2005 asking them to contact the agency to continue receiving services that will assist them in obtaining their goals.

NECESSARY ACTION:

CSW

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