§ 46-244 — Victims of domestic violence; identification; referrals; waiver

The department or its agent shall identify individuals who are victims of domestic violence at the time of application for or during the receipt of temporary assistance for needy families. At any time individuals shall be given the chance to identify themselves as victims of domestic violence. If identification and verification of abuse exist, the department shall refer the individual to appropriate available services and shall waive for up to six months, pursuant to a determination of good cause, any program work requirements.