Recent Updates and Memos for Staff

Latest Policy & Handbook Updates

*Contact Sarah Garcia at Sarah.Garcia@dshs.wa.gov for any revisions prior to January 2021.

Date	Chapter Title	Chapter Revision	Topic
5/18/2023	6.2 Assessments	WFHB 6.2.2, 6.2.3	Assessments for In Loco Parentis caregivers
5/1/2023	3.6.1 Time Limit Extensions	WFHB 3.6.1	Updating the new high unemployment TLE and sup approval process
5/1/2023	3.6.2 Time limit Reviews	WFHB 3.6.2	Updating the new high unemployment TLE and sup approval process
4/7/2023	2.2 Support Services	WFHB 2.2.11 - 2.2.15	Updating support services, removing Pearson Vue and DOL
3/30/2023	6.8 WorkFirst Exemptions	WFHB 6.8.1, 6.8.9, 6.8.10, 6.8.11	Updating WorkFirst exemptions and mandatory activities
2/1/2023	1.2 Required Participation & 6.8 Exemptions	WFHB 1.2.9. 6.8.8	DVR Referrals
1/1/2023	2.2 Support Services	WFHB 2.2.18.3	Support service audits
12/1/2022	4.1 Career Scope Phases and Processes	WFHB 4.1.12, 4.1.13, 7.3.6	Strategies for Success Update
12/1/2022	5.1 Pregnancy to Employment	WFHB 1.4.6, 3.2.1.8, 5.1	Home Visiting Expansion
11/1/2022	5.2 Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Pathway	WFHB 5.2.4	Update PU from PRUCOL to Lawfully Residing Individuals
8/9/22	3.2.3 Pathway Development Tool	WFHB 3.2.3	Clarification on completing the PDT
6/17/22	1.2 Required Participation	WFHB 1.2	Updating Sentencing Alternatives … Desk Aid Name
5/19/22	Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Pathway	WFHB 5.2	Updated RCA time limit reference from 8 to 12 months.
4/18/22	Children with Special Needs	WFHB 6.4	Clarification based on staff feedback.
04/11/22	Time Limit Extensions	WFHB 3.6.1, 3.6.2	Extension of Post-Pandemic TLE through 06/30/23
02/01/22	Ineligible Parent Time Limit	WFHB 3.6.1, 5.2	Survivors of Certain Crimes
01/20/22	Support Services	WFHB 2.2	End of TI and expansion of PETSS statewide, increase of annual support services limit to $5000
12/10/21	Time Limit Extensions	WFHB 3.6.1, 3.6.2	TLE Supervisory/Designee Review Process Automation
12/01/21	IE/TE Counter	WFHB 5.1	IE/TE counter updates, but TE counter not functional.
11/15/21	Personal Pathway Tool	WFHB 3.1, 3.2.2,	Suspension of the use of the PP tool until further notice
09/01/21	PDT and Integrated Interview WF Reengagement	WFHB About the Handbook, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.3.1, 3.3.2, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.6.1, 3.6.2, 3.7.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 7.2, 7.3, 9.3	Implementation and launching of the Pathway Development Tool and the Integrated Interview Return to pre-COVID participation requirements
07/01/21	Non-Compliance Sanctions	WFHB 1.2, 1.6.3, 3.1, 3.2.1, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4, 3.7.2.8, 5.1, 7.6.2, 8.4.2, 9.4.6	Implementation of 2441 effective 07/1/21.
07/01/21	Time Limit Extensions	WFHB 3.6.1, 3.6.2	Implementation of 6478 (McKinney-Vento) and Post-Pandemic TLE through 06/30/22
03/16/21	Support Services	WFHB 2.2	Expanding DOL online services statewide & mailing of BOA
02/02/21	Career Scope Phases and Processes	WFHB 4.1	Updates to RB Process
01/05/21	Disabilities (physical, mental & learning disabilities.)	WFHB 6.6	Updated Medical Evidence Documents (no changes to chapter text)