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53 temporary changes in circumstances that affect their eligibility. A temporary change in eligible activity means the family will be returning to an eligible activity within their 12-month certification period and provides verification. There is no time limit as long as the verification confirms return to an eligible activity within the 12- month certification period. The family benefits will continue at the same level. All parents of the family must be in an eligible activity at the time of their next application for the new certification period. A non-temporary change in eligible activity is the cessation of an eligible activity, which means the family has confirmed they will not return to an eligible activity within the 12-month certification period, or did not provide verification of the return to an eligible activity, and the family is to be offered work search. If verification of a new eligible activity is not provided by the end of the three-month work search timeframe, family benefits are to be ended. Families are to keep the CCAP advised of their mailing and physical address in order to ensure program notices can be received timely. Changes may be reported in-person, by telephone, or in writing. Information received by fax or email is acceptable. 1. Changes – No Reporting Requirement For the purposes of changes in a family’s circumstance for CCAP participation, a change which is considered temporary is not required to be reported. Temporary changes include: a. Any time-limited absence from work for an employed parent, for periods of family leave (including parental leave) or sick leave; b. Any interruption in work for a seasonal worker who is not working between regular industry work seasons; c. Any student holiday or break for a parent participating in job training or an educational program; d. Any reduction in work, training or education hours, as long as the parent is still working or attending job training or an educational program; e. Ending of a parent’s incapacitation status during the current certification period.