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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Homeless

9/30/09	1.	Question: If it is discovered that a participant is using the District office address as the residence address, is the GSW required to take any specific action?
		Answer: Review the LEADER comments screen or contact the EW to determine if the situation requires assigning "good cause" to resolve a non-compliance issue. Notify the EW via a GN 6184 or a GN 60016 and follow up with a phone call to the EW if homelessness does not appear to be noted on the LEADER case.
3/21/07	2.	Question: Can homeless participants be granted good cause indefinitely?
		Answer: No, homeless participants are to be granted good cause for only 3 months at a time. Additional time is only granted if the participants housing situation is still in a state of crisis. All requests for good cause beyond the first three months must be reviewed by the GAIN Services Supervisor.
	3.	Question: Should GSWs refer homeless participants to Welfare-to-Work activities?
		Answer: Yes, the GSW is to encourage the participant to participate in Welfare-to-Work activities which will lead to an increase in income and/or remove barriers to participation, such as PWE and Mental Health services. Having additional income and/or barrier removal will help the participant attain stable housing.