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Navigating The Benefits System: A Team Approach
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Vivian M. Larkin, PhD., CRCTony White, MS., CWDP
April 20, 2011 Core Advocacy Training
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An OverviewWisconsin Works (W-2)
Understanding how the system worksHelp the consumer identify what she/he wants from the systemCreate a strategy for working within the systemImplement the strategyAssess her experience and plan the next move
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AFDC(Ended in 1997)
TANF
EITC W-2 Emergency Assistance
WisconsinShares
Distribution of Programs
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TANF
Medicaid
Badgercare
TANF Funds Support Badgercare
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W-2 Program Introduction
Wisconsin’s W-2 Program, along with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare, are part of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
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W-2 Program Introduction
The mission of DCF is to promote the economic and social well-being of Wisconsin's children and families.
The Department is committed to protecting children, strengthening families, and building communities.
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W-2 Program Introduction
The goal of Wisconsin Works (W-2) is to provide necessary and appropriate services to prepare individuals for work, and to obtain and maintain viable, self-sustaining employment, which will promote economic growth.
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Fact Sheet, W-2 Eligibility Criteria(Handout)
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W-2 Application Participant Flow
Meet w/ Resource Specialist day of application or next day
Applicant must meet with Financial & Employment Planner by day 5
W-2 eligibility will be determined (7days), if found eligible placement decision is made
(WCADV Legal Manual & W-2. Frequently asked Questions)http://www.wcadv.org/index.cfm?go=/legalmanual/LMChV-D
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W-2 Agency & Verification of Information
W-2 will ask you to verify or prove certain information:
Your identification Marital status Number of children Income Last job Level of Education
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Create A Strategy For Working With The System
Understand that W-2 is not an entitlement program
Understand the FEP’s role Understand Sanctioning Policies Understand the impact of Sanctioning
Policies
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Good Cause Exemption for Missing Work Activities
Per W-2 policy, some absences will be granted good cause. Examples include:
Required court appearance Unavailable child care Lack of transportation Illness Domestic violence issue Death in family Observance of a religious holiday
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Good Cause Exception
In Wisconsin good cause is any of the following:
A required court appearance that includes an appearance for a victim of domestic abuse.
Child care was necessary for the W-2 applicant to participate or accept employment
W-2 agency unable to provide or refer for alternate child care arrangements.
(The individual must make a timely notice of good cause and may be required to supply written documentation. Agencies have discretion to determine what constitutes timely notice.)
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Create A Strategy For Working With The System
Self disclose domestic violence as an issue
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Create A Strategy For Working With The System
Create your own employability plan If you fail to create your own plan the FEP’s
will do one for you.
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Activities assigned based on individual assessment, employment goals, and W-2 program requirements
Job Ready
Trial Jobs
Community service jobs (CSJ)
Transition placements (W-2T)
After Determination of Eligibility Placement
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W-2 Employment Positions or Education
Little or no work history, limited skills (community service job up to 30 hr a week work training; 10 educational activity, $673 monthly) or;
The participant is needed in the home to care for family member who is severely incapacitated or ill, may be placed into a W-2 Transition (W-2T) position.
Education activities
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W-2 Employment Positions
A custodial parent of an infant who is less than 12 weeks old may receive a Custodial Parent of an Infant (CMC) placement.
A CMC payment is $673/month
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Ask lots of questions!There are many other
resources you may qualify for.
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Emergency Assistance
Job Access Loans (JAL) are short-term loans designed to meet expenses related to obtaining or maintaining employment.
Loans range from $25 to $1,600 in a 12-month period & paid back in cash or combination of cash and community service work (not to exceed 75% of the loan).
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Approved Loan Purposes may include:
Energy Assistance Car loans and/or repairs Fees to obtain a driver’s license, including
payments of fines except OWI violations Clothing/uniforms for work Rent or security deposits to prevent eviction Moving expenses related to obtaining or
maintaining employment
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Good Cause Exemption for Missing Work Activities
Per W-2 policy, some absences will be granted good cause. Examples include:
Required court appearance Unavailable child care Lack of transportation Illness Domestic violence issue Death in family Observance of a religious holiday
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Fact Finding Review Quest
Customers who believe that an agency decision regarding any component of W-2 or Job Access Loans is incorrect may request a Fact Finding Review by the W-2 agency.
The request must be made within 45 days of the decision.
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Questions?