Employment and Income Assistance Facts
Work Expectations for Families
Most people who receive Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) are expected to
look for work. This is called a “work expectation.” Here is
what you should know about your responsibilities and the help
your worker can provide.
You will not have a work expectation if you:
- are a single parent with children
under the age of six;
- are a senior citizen or a person
with disabilities receiving EIA;
- are living in a crisis
intervention shelter;
- have children or a spouse in need
of special care.
If you are a single parent:
Single parents are expected to look
for work when all of their children are over the age of six.
While your children are under age six, it is the ideal time
to get ready to work in the future by seeking education or
job training. If you need child care, ask your worker for
help.
If you are a two-parent family:
Adults in two-parent families are expected
to look for work. It is important that you meet with your
worker to talk about your family's situation and your job
search plans. Your worker will also help you plan for your
family's child care needs.
Developing your action plan
When you have a work expectation, your
worker will help you plan your job search. Together, you will
make an Action Plan that matches your needs and abilities.
When your Action Plan is finished, you will get a copy. Your
worker can also provide helpful information on employment
and training programs, services and job openings. If your
situation changes, you should talk to your worker about changing
your Action Plan.
If you do not try to find work
If you have a work expectation and do
not try to find work, or follow the steps in your Action Plan,
your EIA benefits may be affected. You must discuss any problems
you have in following your Action Plan with your worker.
If you have any questions about work
expectations, please contact your worker.
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