3140 TANF Self-Sufficiency Agreement - The written Self-Sufficiency Agreement between the agency and the client details the activities and services utilized by the client to accomplish the plan.
All activities and services beyond the initial assignment are determined based upon the SSA. This SSA is developed after assessment information has been gathered. The SSA is signed by the client; however, failure to obtain a signature does not invalidate the Agreement. Refusal to sign the SSA is considered non-compliance only after the individual fails to comply with activities established in the SSA. The client needs to be involved in the planning of updates to the agreement but signatures are not needed. It is acceptable for the SSA to be handwritten. The worker should discuss this Agreement with the client. Both the client and worker should sign the agreement.
A minor client and his/her caretaker or other adult in the family group who is receiving assistance on behalf of the minor (see 2220) must both sign the minor's Self-Sufficiency Agreement unless the minor has been emancipated.
The Self-Sufficiency Agreement can be found in Appendix #E-8. If this form is not used, the Self-Sufficiency Agreement must include: client name, date, long term goal, short term goal, client action steps and due dates, agency action steps and due dates.