§ 334 — Orientation

§ 334. Orientation. 1. In accordance with department regulations, a\nsocial services district shall, at the time of application or\nredetermination, in writing and orally inform all public assistance\napplicants and recipients of the availability of activities and\nsupportive services provided under this title for which they are\neligible and of district or participant responsibilities, including:\n (a) education, employment and training opportunities available under\nthe local plan, including educational and training opportunities\navailable at no cost to the participant as well as the responsibilities\nassociated with the repayment of student financial aid;\n (b) supportive services as prescribed by section three hundred\nthirty-two-a of this title; child care pursuant to section four hundred\nten-u of this chapter for persons whose eligibility for assistance has\nterminated; and applicable medical assistance;\n (c) the obligations of the district regarding the activities and\nsupportive services to be provided;\n (d) the rights, responsibilities and obligations of the participant in\nthe program including, but not limited to, participation and the\nconsequences of failure to participate in work activities without good\ncause;\n (e)(1) the types and settings of child care services which may be\nreasonably accessible to participants and how such services shall be\nprovided and financed;\n (2) the assistance available to help participants select appropriate\nchild care services; and\n (3) the assistance available upon request to help participants obtain\nchild care services.\n 2. A local social services official shall inform applicants for and\nrecipients of public assistance of their responsibility to cooperate in\nestablishing paternity and enforcing child support obligations.\n 3. Consistent with federal and state law and regulations, a local\nsocial services official shall, within one month of the recipient's\nparticipation in orientation, notify the recipient in writing of the\nopportunity to participate in the district's programs established under\nthis title and provide a clear description of how to enter the programs.\n