(a) Transitional employment assistance (TEA) time limits may be extended because a TEA participant was or is:

1. (1) A parent caring for a child:

   1. (A) Under three (3) months of age; or
   2. (B) Between three (3) and twelve (12) months of age if child care for such child is not available;
2. (2) An individual with disabilities (parent or caregiver);
3. (3) A woman in the third trimester of pregnancy;
4. (4) A parent or caregiver who is caring for individuals with disabilities (child relative or adult relative) living in the home;
5. (5) An individual for whom support services necessary to engage in a work activity are not available;
6. (6) An individual who is unable to participate in work activities due directly to the effects of domestic violence;
7. (7) An individual unable to participate in a work activity due to circumstances beyond his or her control; or
8. (8) A parent or caregiver over sixty (60) years of age.

(b) Also, the following individuals may receive an extension of the time limit:

1. (1) An individual who cooperated and participated in the required activities but was unable to obtain employment because of circumstances beyond his or her control;
2. (2) An individual for whom it has been determined appropriate to extend the time limit, particularly, but not limited to, cases in which it is necessary to protect the child from risk of neglect; and

3. (3)

   1. (A) Individuals participating in education and training activities who:

(i) Have reached the end of their twelve-month cumulative limit on financial assistance;

1. (ii) Have complied with all TEA requirements; and

   1. (iii) Are within six (6) months of completing their current education or training program.

   2. (B) However, the local office can make an exception and provide an extension to the six (6) months on a case-by-case basis.

      1. (c)
2. (1) The Program Eligibility Specialist may recommend an extension of the time limit based on the above criteria when a family is nearing the end of the time limit.
3. (2) The decision as to whether an extension to the time limit should be granted is made at the local office level.
4. (3) There is no limit on the length or the number of extensions a participant can receive.
5. (4) An extension will be granted as soon as it is established but no later than thirty (30) days from the date it was claimed.