About WorkFirst and this Handbook Recent Handbook Revisions Chapter 1: Engaging Parents in WorkFirst 1.1 Overview 1.2 Required Participation 1.3 Up-front Screening and Referrals 1.4 WorkFirst Orientation 1.5 Application Screening 1.6 Required Documentation Chapter 2: Supports 2.1 Overview 2.2 Support Services 2.3 Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) Chapter 3: Tools 3.1 Overview 3.2.1 Comprehensive Evaluation 3.2.2 Personal Pathway 3.2.3 Pathway Development Tool 3.3.1 Individual Responsibility Plan 3.3.2 Stacking Activities 3.4 Case Staffing 3.5.1 Entering Non-Compliance Sanction (NCS) 3.5.2 Ending Non-Compliance Sanction (NCS) 3.5.3 NCS Reapplications 3.6.1 Time Limit Extensions 3.6.2 Time Limit Extension Reviews 3.7.1 Federal Participation Requirements 3.7.2 Documenting and Reporting Participation 3.7.3 WorkFirst Quality Assurance Chapter 4: Career Scope Services 4.1 Career Scope Phases and Processes 4.2 On the Job Training (OJT) 4.3 Work Experience (WEX) Chapter 5: Pathways to Employment 5.1 Pregnancy to Employment 5.2 Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Pathway 5.3 Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) Chapter 6: Resolving Issues 6.1 Overview 6.2 Assessment 6.3 Participation While Resolving Issues 6.4 Children: Special Needs 6.5 Family Violence 6.6 Disabilities (physical, mental & learning disabilities) 6.7 Substance Use Disorder 6.8 Exemptions Chapter 7: Education & Training 7.1 Overview 7.2 Vocational Education 7.3 Basic Education, Skills Enhancement, High School Completion & High School Equivalency 7.4 Other Education 7.5 Internships and Practicums 7.6 What do I do when a participant is already in school when he or she comes to WorkFirst? Chapter 8: Paid & Unpaid Employment 8.1 Overview 8.2 Self-employment 8.3 Community Jobs 8.4 Community Works 8.5 Voluntary/Court Ordered Community Service Chapter 9: Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations 9.1 Indian Tribes 9.2 Tribal Members 9.3 Tribal TANF 9.4 Tribal Participation 9.5 Child Support Book traversal links for WorkFirst Handbook About WorkFirst and this Handbook ›