Before assigning a protective payee, the agency must try to develop the client's ability to manage funds. The agency must give specialized services on family budgeting and purchasing, meeting financial obligations, debt management, etc. The worker must then advise the client that a continued misuse of the payments will result in protective payments. If the client continues to mismanage his/her assistance payments, the worker must arrange for a protective payee.
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