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Wisconsin Department of Children and Families Wisconsin Works (W-2) Manual |
The second parent in a W-2 two-parent household is required to participate in W-2 activities if the W-2 two-parent household is receiving Wisconsin Shares.
The assigned hours for both parents must add up to 55 total hours. To determine how many hours must be assigned to the second parent, the FEP must subtract the hours assigned to the placed parent (Total Placed Parent Hours) from 55 total hours.
The second parent must be assigned to hours based on the following formula:
55 hours – Total Placed Parent Hours = Hours Assigned to Second Parent
Based on the FEP’s determination, in consultation with both parents, the FEP may assign additional activities to the second parent if those additional hours will help prepare the second parent for unsubsidized employment.
EXAMPLE: Mary Jones and Jesus Pena and their two children are part of a W-2 two-parent household and are receiving W-2 services. The W-2 two-parent household is receiving Wisconsin Shares. Mary is assigned to a CSJ placement. She is required to participate in Work Experience for 35 hours per week and GED classes for 5 hours per week for a total of 40 hours of assigned activities. To meet the combined total of 55 hours, Jesus must be assigned at least 15 hours of allowable activities:
55 hours – 40 hours assigned to Placed Parent = a minimum of 15 hours for Second Parent
Jesus needs to improve his English skills and he wants to meet with a job developer regarding employment options. The FEP assigns Jesus to 10 hours of English as a Second Language and 10 hours of Employment Search for a total of 20 hours per week. The couple’s combined 60 hours per week meet the minimum of 55 hours required for their W-2 two-parent household receiving Wisconsin Shares.
History: There are no previous versions of this policy.