MN Coalition for the Homeless Conference 2016 Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us 2016 MN Coalition for the Homeless conference The Minnesota Department of Human Services presents Topics: • Obtain a better understanding of MFIP policy, process, expectations, and requirements. • Learn more about the 2014 education and training policy changes. • Learn how and why the participant experience, including employment services requirements and expectations, may vary for participants, and how to best advocate for your client. Susan Seidl, MFIP ES Quality Improvement Training & Resource Coordinator Brandon Riley, MFIP Financial Policy Consultant Government Role oles TANF and Federal Government State Time limits Determines who is eligible Work Participation Sets state lifetime limit and Counties Rate (WPR) exemptions Work Administers the program Sets sanctions requirements Determines who meets eligibility Funds counties and activities guidelines and extension Reports data to Feds Documentation qualifications and verification Establish and monitor Contracts for Employment requirements performance measure Services efforts Penalties for not Provides direct customer service meeting Provides systems, training, and resources to participants requirements and supports DHS presents: The MFIP Guide to a Better Future 1
MN Coalition for the Homeless Conference 2016 Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us Eli ligibility req equirements of of DWP & MFIP IP Asset Limit Basis of eligibility: Families and pregnant women Income test Residency Employment Services DHS presents: The MFIP Guide to a Better Future 2
MN Coalition for the Homeless Conference 2016 Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us Repo eport rtin ing g Res esponsib ibilit ilitie ies for or MFI MFIP P Hous Household lds DHS HS-2647 2647-ENG 10 10-14 14 marital address status people in the home, birth, school or custody of attendance a child earned or savings, unearned vehicles, or property income (assets) expenses: physical or child care, mental housing, health child status of support parent Example: One Parent and Two Children $1465 Earned Income (Job) $765 Earned Income Disregarded ($65+50%) $700 Subtotal of Earned Income (Job) $200 Child Support Income received $200 Child Support Income Exclusion $700 Total Income $459 MFIP Food (Max is $459 for household of 3) $241 MFIP Cash (Max is $532 for household of 3) $1906 TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME DHS presents: The MFIP Guide to a Better Future 3
MN Coalition for the Homeless Conference 2016 Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us Add the $110 Housing Grant! $532 MFIP Cash Grant only $1906 MFIP with Job + $200 of Child Support Income $2016 MFIP with Job + $200 of Child Support Income + $110 Housing Assistance Grant The e Ho Housing Assis istance Grant is is available to o all ll MFIP IP-eligible assis istance units UNL NLESS: A rental subsidy is counted as unearned income It is a child only case They have opted out of the MFIP cash portion OR The case is closed. DHS presents: The MFIP Guide to a Better Future 4
MN Coalition for the Homeless Conference 2016 Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us The e Employment loyment Plan n is a colla laboratio ration of Except: goal als s and Caregivers with a child under 12 months (12- expectati ectations ons month lifetime limit for a household) developed eloped by Parents whose needs are not included in the the grant (i.e. SSI, relative caregivers who choose Employment loyment not to be on the MFIP grant, undocumented Counselor nselor and non-citizens) the partici icipant pant Fully involves the participant. Plans Use assessments to help set goals and activities. t Pla Addresses strengths, barriers, and family circumstances. Client-Worker Employment rapport has a major affect on disclosure. Gives clear and specific expectations and requirements, including documentation and verification requirements. Sets an appropriate number of activity hours per week. Federally mandated Individualized Em requirements set expectations. Identifies services, supports, training and accommodations. Identifies the requirements/parameters used to determine non-compliance. Helps gauge progress and plan for long term self-sufficiency. Must be signed by the participant. Ind “Cookie - cutter” templates are discouraged. Collaboration between participant and counselor. DHS presents: The MFIP Guide to a Better Future 5
MN Coalition for the Homeless Conference 2016 Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us ervices Employment Ser ctivities Acti MFI FIP Train inin ing and and Edu ducation Acti ctivit ities for or Em Employment t Serv Servic ices See Education and Training in the Minnesota Family Investment Program Brochure DHS-3366 DHS presents: The MFIP Guide to a Better Future 6
MN Coalition for the Homeless Conference 2016 Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us MFIP IP Em Employment Se Services par articipants can be e sanctioned for: Not attending the overview Not meeting with job counselor or case manager Not developing and signing an Employment Plan Not doing the activities in their Employment Plan Special Con Considerations for or Sanctions an and Red educed Ho Hour Employment Pla lans Good Cause Family Stabilization Services A situation or circumstance beyond a FSS is a more holistic approach to case participant’s control which may allow them management. FSS allows Employment to be excused from certain Employment Service counselors to assist families with barriers they face that are preventing Services activities for a period of time or a them from obtaining employment. sanction to be removed retroactively. DHS presents: The MFIP Guide to a Better Future 7
MN Coalition for the Homeless Conference 2016 Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us Family Stabilization Services (F (FSS) Eli ligibility Ca Categories • Ill or Incapacitated • Needed in the home • Mentally Ill • Special Medical Criteria • Developmental Disability • In country 12 months or less • IQ below 80 • Family Violence Waiver • Learning Disabled • Applying/Appealing for SSI/RSDI • Unemployable • Age 60 or older Str trengths or or Obstacle les? Student? One or two-parent case? Inter-state moves? Mental health diagnosis? Chemical dependency diagnosis? SSI child or adult in family? Needs interpreter? Child under 6? Employed? DHS presents: The MFIP Guide to a Better Future 8
MN Coalition for the Homeless Conference 2016 Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us Emp Emplo loyment Ser Servic ices Su Suppo pports Adult diploma Drug/ g/al alcoho hol rehab Clo lothing ng Formali lize zed training Crea eative e job b sear arch Vocation ional classes ses Volunt nteer er direc rect driv ivers ers Housing services Nonpr profit fit grant access Mental health services Vocational classes Skills s training Resume workshop Financ Fi ncial ial skil ills ls 1 and 2 Intake and assessments Senior or services Child care Cu Cultur ural al activ ivit itie ies Career development Driver’s ed ed Meals on wheels ls internsh in nship ips Meal tickets New Leaf offenders resource GED classes Breakfas fast t clubs MNET T transpo porta tati tion on Mock interviews Job clubs Bus cards Vocati tion onal l class sses Language classes es Car repairs Domestic/family violence services How can you Ho ou ass assist the he clie client? Ask to see the Employment Plan. Call the Employment Services provider or county office for questions about procedures. Get a signed release of information to talk to the job counselor. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ MDHS General Authorization for Release of Information - DHS-2243A DHS presents: The MFIP Guide to a Better Future 9
MN Coalition for the Homeless Conference 2016 Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us For or pr prog ogram infor ormatio ion, n, go o to o People le We Ser Serve http://mn.gov/dhs/ For manuals, forms, and bulletins, go to General Public http://mn.gov/dhs/ DHS presents: The MFIP Guide to a Better Future 10
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