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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 before cooperation requirements are imposed to request the case be closed or request an agency Fact Finding Review.
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 baby son. Joanne met with her FEP 3 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 good cause no longer exists for a pending adoption, so 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 domestic abuse. She has been fleeing her former abusive partner for the last 6 years. Her former partner is the father of her 8-year-old child. The FEP does not review the good cause claim form because of the permanent nature of Ada’s domestic abuse circumstances.
History: There are no previous versions of this policy.