Children over age 16 who are not in school are also required to participate in activities which support school completion and employment. Plans are individualized. The number of participation hours vary from one participant to another, just as the type of activity varies. Child support is emphasized. Child support collections are expedited for diversion cases and cases with earnings.
Participation is supported.
An improved conciliation process has been implemented. After a formal conciliation process, continual non-participation results in complete case closure. When the parent resumes participation, the full grant is restored. Employment is supported rather than penalized. This incentive is not time limited.