PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                             Ch. 351

(2)     As a result of the assessment, the Department and a recipient shall sign
an agreement that:

(i) Requires the recipient to comply with reasonable requests for
cooperation by case management workers in applying for programs or resources that may
be available to the recipient;

(ii) Requires the Department to provide supportive services, including
transportation and child care, necessary for the recipient to meet the recipient's
obligations under the pilot; and

(iii) Specifies the training and employment activities in which the
recipient will participate.

(3)     Under the pilot, in order to establish eligibility for AFDC benefits, a
recipient shall:

(i) Cooperate with the local child support enforcement office if the
paternity of any of the recipient's children has not been established; and

(ii) Participate in job search and life skills activities as defined by
Project Independence for 1 week.

(4)     If assessed as job-ready, a recipient shall continue supervised job search
activities for the next 11 weeks following participation in the job search and life skills
activities required under paragraph (3)(ii) of this subsection, including life skills training.

(5)     If a recipient's participation in a training or employment activity is
unsatisfactory or if the recipient is assessed as not job-ready, the recipient shall receive
more intensive case management services.

(6)     A recipient may only be required to participate in job search, job
training, and other pilot program requirements to the extent that necessary child care
resources and transportation are available.

(e) (1) A recipient may not receive more than 3 monthly benefit payments,
unless:

(i) An extension is granted for good cause; or

(ii) The recipient fulfills the work requirements provided in this
subsection.

(2) For purposes of this subsection, good cause exists if:

(i) A recipient, with the assistance of the Department, is unable to
find necessary and suitable child care;

(ii) A recipient has a verified illness which prevents the recipient from
participating in the work requirements;

(iii) A recipient has complied with all pilot program requirements and
has not completed an education or training program;

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