719-1 SELF SUFFICIENCY PLANNING REQUIREMENT
Every adult who is included in an assistance unit must develop, sign and comply with a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP). Ineligible aliens and the father in a 3rd trimester pregnant women case as described in MS 770-2 C may voluntarily develop, sign and comply with an FSSP. An individual who does not develop, sign, and comply with a FSSP as required may be subject to benefit reductions (see Chapter 723).
Complying with the FSSP means that the adult participates in activities identified in the plan as steps that move the family toward self-sufficiency. The FSSP can require participation in these activities for up to 40 hours a week.
Unless an individual is exempt from participating in work activities, the FSSP must include work activities, as defined in manual section 730-1. If an individual is exempt from work activities, they cannot be required to include these activities in their FSSP , and they cannot be penalized for not participating in these activities.
However, clients who are exempt from the work activities requirement are still required to engage in other activities documented on the FSSP that prepare the individual to participate in work activities when the exemption is no longer in place. If they do not participate satisfactorily in these activities, they can be penalized for not complying with their FSSP .
Note:
Minor parents are not considered adults, and are not required to develop an FSSP . Minor parents may be offered the opportunity to develop a plan voluntarily but they cannot be penalized for failure to develop and comply with an FSSP . Minor parents must meet the school attendance requirement outlined in manual section 770-3.
Note:
Parents who are disqualified due to intentional program violation (IPV) are required to develop an FSSP and engage in assigned activities.
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