Summary


The Department encourages clients in the Family Employment Plan to participate in enhanced activities to help clients return to gainful employment. The Department helps defray the additional costs for these enhanced activities. Previously only three activities were recognized but the Department has learned other activities can help speed the return to the job market. Making the list of approved activities available in policy will allow the Department to meet the changing needs of the job market and our clients. The Department previously offered $60 to defray the costs but some activities are more expensive and some less. Again, by listing the enhanced payment amount in policy instead of rule, it allows the Department to set an amount that meets the actual costs incurred for participation.