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STATE OF ARKANSAS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES REVISED 2023 Page 21 of 46 own child while the other parent participates in community service. Section 5 EXEMPTIONS AND DEFERRALS (Revised 6/1/12) The following individuals may be exempted or temporarily deferred from any work activity requirement: x A parent caring for a child: a. Under three (3) months of age; or b. Between three (3) and twelve (12) months of age if childcare for such child is not available. Note: A parent may be exempted for this reason for a maximum of twelve (12) months in his or her adult lifetime. x An individual with disabilities (parent or caregiver) x A woman in the third trimester of pregnancy. x A parent or caregiver who is caring for individuals with disabilities (child relative or adult relative) living in the home. x An individual for who support services necessary to engage in a work activity are not available. x An individual who is unable to participate in work activities due directly to the effects of domestic violence. x An individual unable to participate in a work activity due to circumstances beyond his or her control. x A parent or other adult caretaker who is over sixty-(60)-years of age. The twenty-four (24) month time limit will not apply in any month in which an individual is exempt/deferred for any of the above reasons. In addition, the following individuals may receive an extension of the time limit: x An individual who cooperated and participated in required activities but was unable to obtain employment because of circumstances beyond his or her control. x Other individuals for whom it is determined appropriate to extend the time limit, particularly, but not limited to, cases in which it is necessary to protect the child from risk of neglect. x Individuals participating in education and training activities who have reached the end of their twenty-four (24) month cumulative limit on financial assistance, have complied with all TEA requirements and are within six (6) months of completing their current education or training program However, the Local office can make an exception and provide an extension to the six months on a case-by case-basis. Hardship Extensions