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STANDARDS OF ASSISTANCE Regulations INCOME 44-115 (Cont.)

44-115 EVALUATION OF INCOME IN-KIND (Continued)

.2 Nonneedy Relatives

.21 Evaluation of Income In Kind from Nonneedy Relatives Other Than Natural or Adoptive Parents

Income in kind will only be considered if the nonneedy relative chooses to make a voluntary contribution to the AU. The county shall determine if the nonneedy relative wishes to contribute income in kind to the support of the child(ren) in his/her care. If he/she does so, the amount of a contribution reasonably anticipated to be received shall be determined in accordance with Section 44-115.3, In-kind Income Values, and be considered net income to the AU.

Natural or adoptive parent, stepparents of CalWORKs children whose natural parent is in the home, or any other adult whose needs are met through CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, IHSS, or other need based programs shall not be considered to be nonneedy relatives for purposes of this section and no income in kind may be considered.

.3 In-Kind Income Values

.31 Provided that a lower value is not established in accordance with .32 below, the in-kind income amounts effective July 1, 2012 for housing, utilities (including telephone), food and clothing, as adjusted for any increases or decreases in the cost of living specified in .311, and published by the DSS, shall apply for those item(s) of need received in-kind by the AU. If a lower value is established in accordance with .32 below, such value shall apply for the appropriate item(s) of need received in-kind by the AU.

.311 Individual in-kind income amounts shall be adjusted by the same percentage increase or decrease that is applied to the Minimum Basic Standard of Adequate Care (MBSAC) levels. Such adjustments to the in-kind income amounts shall be effective at the same time as adjustments to the MBSAC levels become effective.

CALIFORNIA-DSS-MANUAL-EAS MANUAL LETTER NO. EAS-14-02 Effective 7/1/14

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