Rule 5101:1-3-12.12 | Alternative activities.
(A) Which section of the Revised Code applies to alternative activities?
(1) Section 5107.05 of the Revised Code authorizes the director of job and family services to adopt rules as necessary to comply with Title IV-A, Title IV-D, federal regulations, state law and the state plan.
(2) The county agency shall administer the work activity programs in accordance with the requirements contained in this rule. This rule seeks to clarify sections 5107.40, 5107.42, 5107.43 and 5107.64 of the Revised Code.
(B) What are alternative activities?
(1) Alternative activities are activities designed to promote self sufficiency and personal responsibility that are intended to address temporary and permanent barriers to participating in work activities. The county agency should consider the individuals well being score when determining the appropriate alternative activity.
(2) Acceptable types of alternative activities include, but are not limited to:
(a) Parenting classes, job skills and life-skills training;
(b) Participation in an alcohol or drug addiction program certified by the department of mental health and addiction services under section 5119.36 of the Revised Code;
(c) Finding a home in the case of a homeless assistance group;
(d) Residing in a domestic violence shelter, receiving counseling or treatment related to the domestic violence or participating in criminal justice activities against the domestic violence offender;
(e) Attending English as a second language course;
(f) Applying for or appealing a social security disability insurance benefit;
(g) Attending medical appointments or counseling;
(h) Intensive case management; and
(i) Participation in an assessment or vocational rehabilitation program with opportunities for Ohioans with disabilities.
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