NY A02549

Eligible public assistance applicants and recipients who are exempt from work activities under paragraphs (d) or (e) of Social Services Law section 332 may receive home visiting services that meet federal criteria under 42 U.S.C. 711, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements for the specific home visiting model.

Local social services districts must provide information to interested applicants and recipients about available home visiting services and assist them in determining the most appropriate model for their needs.

Employability assessments for public assistance recipients must include a review of whether home visiting services would be appropriate and beneficial for the family.

When an assessment indicates home visiting services are appropriate and available, local social services officials must encourage participation and may assign recipients to work activities where home visiting services count toward required work hours.

Parents or caretakers of children under age five receiving public assistance must be provided information about home visiting programs meeting federal criteria and informed that such services may satisfy part of their required work activities.