WEST VIRGINIA WORKS DONATED VEHICLE PROGRAM

According to Chapter 24 of the DHHR WV Income Manual, the purpose of this program is to assist in eliminating transportation as a barrier to a client being able to work. The Worker initiates the process by referring appropriate clients to the program. Surpervisor approval is required.

WV WORKS recipients and those eligible for continued support service payments may be referred.The requirements are as follows:

possession of a valid driver's license

unavailability of public transportation

no road-worthy vehicle, or two-parent household with another vehicle needed

the need to meet a work activity or continue employment

no criminal driving record (worker can provide details)

verification of proof of vehicle liability insurance

must agree to pay vendor $1 for the donated vehicle

Participation an any WV WORKS Donated Vehicle Program is limited to once per individual. If an AG contains two parents and two vehicles are required, each may be referred to the program.

The client must be an active adult WV WORKS AG member or eligible for continued support service payments at the time of referral and receipt of the vehicle.

If the client already has a vehicle registered in his name, he must provide documentation that

the vehicle is junked

the cost of repairs exceeds the limit specified in Section 24.14; or

the other parent needs the vehicle for employment or to participate in an activity

The Worker is responsible for the referral using Form DFA-CARS-1 and in contacting the vendor. The vendor determines eligibilty and will transfer the vehicle to the client.

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