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when determining the care needed.
In situations where a parent is absent due to participation in an eligible activity they are considered a two (2) parent family, even if the absent parent is not able to return to the family home periodically.
2. Incarcerated Spouse When a parent indicates on their application they are married but their spouse is incarcerated verification can be obtained through the National Victim Notification Network (VINE) at: www.vinelink.com.
The Designee is to print the search results for the individual with the anticipated release date. Not all individuals will have an anticipated release date depending on the status of their case. If there is not a release date the Designee is to ask during the interview if a release date is known or anticipated. The Designee will document the information. When verified the absent parent is incarcerated the family is considered a one (1) parent family, even if the applying parent states they consider the absent parent to be part of the family and they will return to the family home upon release. Only the applying parent’s income and activity are considered.
3. Residing Apart - No Contact When a parent indicates on their application they are married but they have no contact with their spouse, they don’t consider their spouse to be part of the family, or the spouse does not and will not return to the family home, they are considered a one (1) parent family. Only the applying parent’s income and activity are considered.
When a parent indicates they are married but separated, verification of the legal separation is needed to ensure the separation is not just a physical separation due to the other parent participating in an eligible activity out of the community in which the family resides. If the family reports they do not have legal separation documentation, the Designee will ask for verification the parents live in separate residences in a Child Care Assistance Application Received – Pended Notice. Verification can include a copy of a lease agreement or mortgage statement. If verification is not provided by the due date in the Child Care Assistance Application Received – Pended Notice, the Designee will request further investigation by completing a Request for Information