(a)

1. (1) One-time-only cash assistance to help a transitional employment assistance (TEA) participant family move from an area of limited job opportunities to a new location within Arkansas for full-time employment may be available on a limited basis.
2. (2) Relocation assistance is not intended to move a family to a new location if there are jobs available in the county or area in which they already live.
3. (3) Relocation assistance should be used only in situations in which there is no, or very limited, employment opportunities in the county or surrounding area.
4. (4) In addition, before relocation assistance is provided, the participant must have a bona fide offer of full-time employment in the new locality.

(c)

1. (1) The relocation assistance amount will be the actual cost of relocation up to a maximum of two thousand dollars ($2,000).
2. (2) This could include moving expenses, first month’s rent, utilities, etc.
3. (3) Because the amount which may be authorized to relocate a family can be significant, Program Eligibility Specialists should carefully assess the family’s circumstances and amount needed to relocate before requesting approval of the payment from the local office manager.