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Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual |
The W-2 agency must review good cause determinations that are based on circumstances subject to change at each review of eligibility or upon new evidence.
Good cause determinations based on permanent circumstances do not need to be reviewed.
If the W-2 agency determines that good cause for noncooperation no longer exists, the parent must be allowed 10 calendar days to request the case be closed or request an agency Fact Finding Review before cooperation requirements are imposed.
EXAMPLE 1: Joanne was granted good cause for not cooperating with child support because she was working with Catholic Social Services to complete the adoption process for her son.
Joanne met with her FEP three months later to update her Employability Plan and the FEP inquired about the adoption services. Joanne told the worker she no longer meets with Catholic Social Services because she decided to keep her baby instead of placing him for adoption.
The FEP reviewed the Good Cause Claim form with Joanne and explained that because good cause no longer exists for a pending adoption, Joanne has 10 calendar days before cooperation requirements will be implemented by the CSA . During that time, Joanne may file another good cause claim for a different good cause reason.
EXAMPLE 2: Ada was granted good cause due to an ongoing domestic abuse situation. Ada has been fleeing the father of her child and former abusive partner for the last six years. Because of the permanent nature of Ada’s domestic abuse circumstances, her FEP does not review the good cause determination again during Ada’s time in the program.
History: Release 25-03; Release 14-03.