46-244. Victims of domestic violence;
identification; referrals; waiver
The department or its agent shall identify individuals who are victims of domestic
violence at the time of application for or during the receipt of temporary assistance for
needy families. At any time individuals shall be given the chance to identify themselves
as victims of domestic violence. If identification and verification of abuse exist, the
department shall refer the individual to appropriate available services and shall waive
for up to six months, pursuant to a determination of good cause, any program work
requirements.
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