La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § III-5705
Family Assessment-consists of an initial employability assessment and a comprehensive assessment if needed:
1. initial employability assessment is designed to determine the applicant's level of employability, immediate needs, and family circumstances during the application process;
2. comprehensive assessment is conducted once the applicant is certified for eligibility if needed and may include but is not limited to workplace literacy, basic skills and educational attainment, interests and aptitude related to employment, barriers to employment, need for education, supportive services such as child care and transportation, and other supportive services. Specialized assessments can occur for issues that arise after an initial assessment has been completed and could include substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health screening, or others as determined by the department.
Family Success Agreement (FSA)-the mutually developed contract between a Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP) recipient, on behalf of their family, and the department that sets forth mutual and time-bound responsibilities, expectations, activities, and goals designed to transition the family from receipt of FITAP to self-sufficiency.
Strategies to Empower People (STEP)- the program that provides education, employment, training and related services for families receiving FITAP assistance.
Work-EligibleFamily-a FITAP family (including cases which do not receive cash because their benefit would be less than $10) which includes at least one adult under age 60 or a teen head of household who is not disabled or incapacitated, or who is not caring for a family member who is disabled or incapacitated as documented by a medical professional.
Work-Eligible Recipient-an adult under age 60 or a teen head of household who is included in a work-eligible family and who is not disabled or incapacitated, or who is not caring for a family member who is disabled or incapacitated, as documented by a medical professional.
La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § III-5705