A rehabilitation plan from the treatment center is acceptable verification of a client taking part in, or having completed treatment. The documentation from the treatment agency must indicate that the treatment plan contains job services as defined by the center. Conspiracy to possess, use, or distribute illegal drugs is considered an element of the crime. Thus, a person who is convicted of a felony under this statute has a felony conviction involving drug use or possession. Clients assessed as dependent but not in treatment because there are no spaces available are not meeting the treatment requirement.
Eligibility begins when the client enters treatment.
Juvenile offenders convicted of a drug-related felony or a probation violation in juvenile court are subject to the same rules as adult offenders. Clients eligible for SFA due their pregnancy status become ineligible for benefits as soon as the pregnancy ends. At application, eligibility review, change of circumstance or when adding a member to the household ask the client about the felon status of each member of the household. Follow established office policy regarding who may access the FORS program. Enter the YES or NO answer.