The following words and terms, when used in this chapter,
have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
Adult-An individual who is 19 years of
age or older or who is 18 years of age and not a full-time student in a
secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical
training.
Extended TANF-Federally-funded TANF cash
assistance for eligible families in which an adult head of household or spouse
of head of household has received 60 cumulative months of TANF
assistance.
MPP-Maximizing Participation Project-As
defined in §
281.2 (relating to
definitions).
MPP assessment-An evaluation of medical
conditions, functional limitations and good cause situations that may preclude
or limit an adult's compliance with RESET.
MPP service plan-A document developed by
the MPP team in consultation with the individual to outline the steps and
services necessary to enable the adult to increase self-sufficiency. This may
include one or more of the following:
(i) Attending English-as-a-Second Language
(ESL) classes.
(ii) Attending
mental health counseling.
(iii)
Attending general equivalency diploma (GED) classes.
(iv) Receiving substance abuse
treatment.
(v) Compliance with a
family service plan or family court recommendations.
MPP team-A multidisciplinary group
consisting of a CAO worker or an agent authorized by the Department and
professionals from various disciplines, which may include physicians,
psychologists and vocational or behavioral rehabilitation specialists.
RESET-Road to Economic Self-Sufficiency Through
Employment and Training-As defined in §
165.2 (relating to
definitions).
Self-employment-Operating one's own
business, trade or profession for profit equal to or greater than the hourly
Federal or State minimum wage, whichever is higher.
Vocational assessment-An evaluation of
the factors that impact an individual's ability to perform work, including
educational level, employment preferences, work history, skills, abilities and
life circumstances.
WCA-Work capacity assessment-An
independent evaluation performed by a contractor, of medical conditions,
functional limitations or good cause situations that may preclude or limit an
individual's compliance with RESET.
WPP-Work Plus Program-An employment and
training program providing work and work-related activities for at least 30
hours per week for individuals eligible for Extended TANF.
