Arizona Laws 46-244. Victims of domestic violence; identification; referrals; waiver
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The department or its agent shall identify individuals who are victims of domestic violence at the time of application for or during the receipt of temporary assistance for needy families. At any time individuals shall be given the chance to identify themselves as victims of domestic violence. If identification and verification of abuse exist, the department shall refer the individual to appropriate available services and shall waive for up to six months, pursuant to a determination of good cause, any program work requirements.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 46-244
- Assistance: means payments in cash or kind to or on behalf of a person or persons in need as provided for in this title. See Arizona Laws 46-101
- department: means the department of economic security. See Arizona Laws 46-101
- Domestic violence: means battered or subject to extreme cruelty as defined in section 408(a)(7)(C)(iii) of the social security act. See Arizona Laws 46-101
- Services: includes social casework, rehabilitation counseling and similar services rendered to a person or persons in need as provided for in this title. See Arizona Laws 46-101