808.27 Hourly Participation Requirements SR 00-48, 12/00 (FAM-A)

Mandatory and voluntary NHEP participants must participate in NHEP activities for at least the minimum number of hours described in the following table to a maximum of 40 hours per week unless they are exempt. See Exceptions below.

One-Parent Families

Two-Parent Families not receiving DHHS child care assistance.

Two-Parent Families receiving DHHS child care assistance and no disabled person in home

30 Hours Per Week

35 Hours Per Week

55 Hours Per Week

When appropriate, the hours may be met through a single activity or a combination of activities. Community activities or activities mandated by another agency that promote self-sufficiency, employability or the health of the family count toward the participation hours.

The hours of participation, between the minimum and maximum, should be based on what is necessary for the participant to achieve employment goals and self-sufficiency and not on the minimum hours set by federal law.

Exceptions:

• Participants in barrier resolution are not required to meet the minimum number of hours.

• For individuals participating in OJT, the required hours may exceed 40 hours under certain conditions. See Section 808.37, Participation Requirements for 2 Parent Families.

• Parents who are under age 21 are required to participate in educational activities if they do not have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Activities and How They Count Toward the Required Hours of Participation

Activity	Single-Parent	Two Parent Family Activities to Meet 1st 30 or 50 Hours (Total 35 or 55 hours required)
Employment	YES	YES
On-the-Job Training	YES	YES
AWEP	YES	YES
Job Search/ Job Readiness	YES	1st 6 Weeks1
Single-Course	YES	NO
Barrier Resolution	YES	YES
Basic Education	YES	YES (under age 25)
Vocational Training	YES	12 Months
Post-Secondary Ed.	YES	NO

1No more than 4 of the 6 weeks may be consecutive.