[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 45, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 45CFR260.52]

[Page 125]
 
                        TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE
 
     CHAPTER II--OFFICE OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE (ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS), 
 
PART 260_GENERAL TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) PROVISIONS
--Table of Contents
 
Subpart B_What Special Provisions Apply to Victims of Domestic Violence?
 
Sec. 260.52  What are the basic provisions of the Family Violence Option 
(FVO)?

    Section 402(a)(7) of the Act provides that States electing the FVO 
certify that they have established and are enforcing standards and 
procedures to:
    (a) Screen and identify individuals receiving TANF and MOE 
assistance with a history of domestic violence, while maintaining the 
confidentiality of such individuals;
    (b) Refer such individuals to counseling and supportive services; 
and
    (c) Provide waivers, pursuant to a determination of good cause, of 
normal program requirements to such individuals for so long as necessary 
in cases where compliance would make it more difficult for such 
individuals to escape domestic violence or unfairly penalize those who 
are or have been victimized by such violence or who are at risk of 
further domestic violence.