I. Purpose
The purpose of this release is to provide local social services districts (LDSS) with updated information on the domestic violence (DV) screening process for the Family Violence Option (FVO). The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, the Office of Children & Family Services, and the Professional Development Program, Rockefeller College, University at Albany has developed a desk reference for Temporary Assistance (TA) workers and other staff who screen for DV. This desk reference contains policy information and a sample guide for staff to use when screening TA applicants/recipients to insure that consistent and accurate information regarding the FVO is provided as part of the screening process.
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