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-3­ “Family” means all persons included that make up the family size. Generally, persons to be included are the parents and brothers and sisters of the child(ren) living in the home. Other children related to the parent(s) such as stepchildren and nieces, etc. may be included. (If a child in a group of brothers and sisters is included, all his/her brothers and sisters who live in the home must be included if eligible.) The income of all persons in the unit is used to determine eligibility. A family with income that is equal to or more than the payment standard for the family size is not eligible for FA. Examples of Income: Wages, commissions, salaries Child Support Social Security, VA, and Unemployment compensation Contributions

Family assistance will be paid for recipients who are eligible for at least $10 for up to five years. Benefits are not paid for less than $10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • WHERE TO APPLY You must apply for FA at the Department of Human Resources in the county where you live. The application interview may start with a general explanation of the program to a group of applicants. You must take part in an in-office or telephone, private interview with a worker. • REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Applicants: You must report any changes in your family’s situation before your case is awarded. Recipients: You must notify the Department of any change in your family’s situation within 10 days. You must give the Department all information needed for a complete review at least every twelve months. The County Department may ask for some of the information needed in a group interview with other recipients. • OVERPAYMENTS If you get an overpayment for any reason, you will have to pay it back. If you receive an overpayment due to fraud you may be subject to prosecution or other penalty. • REVIEW OF ACTION TAKEN ON YOUR CASE • You may notify the County Department or the State Department of Human Resources in Montgomery, Alabama if you are dissatisfied. You may ask for a conference with the County Department, a review by the State Department, or a formal hearing. (The State Department and the County Department operate under the same rules.) • You may make a written request for a hearing within 60 days of the action taken. The parent, other relative, legally appointed representative or other authorized person must make the request. • The hearing may be conducted by telephone. • Your attorney or someone representing you may be present with you at a hearing or conference. • You may withdraw your request for a hearing when concerns are otherwise resolved.