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DE TANF - Suitable Employment

Suitable Employment, for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) purposes, is employment that provides income at least equal to the Payment Standard after deduction of:

·      Work expenses;

·      The $90 TANF Standard Allowance work deduction; and

·      Dependent care expenses as paid up to the limit of $200 for a child under age 2 and $175 for a child aged up to 18 or a incapacitated adult.

Suitable Employment must also provide wages at least equal to the minimum wage.

Individuals are expected to work at jobs that are below their skill levels if such positions provide the only available employment.

NOTE: See Diversion Assistance for information about assistance that may be available to you if your suitable employment is in jeopardy.

See also:

DE TANF - Pay-After-Performance Work Experience

DE TANF - Employment and Training - Education Possibilities

DE TANF - Employment and Training - Supportive Services

DE TANF - Sanctions for Non-cooperation

DE TANF - Time Limits

DE DSS - Application Procedures

DE DSS - Change Reporting Requirements

DE DSS - Contact Information

Source:

DSS Policy Manual (Sect. 3001)

Back to:

DE TANF Employment and Training Overview

DE TANF Overview

DE General Assistance Overview

DE Division of Social Services - Overview

DE Benefit Information System Overview


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