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STANDARDS OF ASSISTANCE 44-314 AID PAYMENTS Regulations

44-314 MAXIMUM FAMILY GRANT (MFG) 44-314

.1 Definitions

The following definitions pertain only to Section 44- 314.

.11 Break-in-Aid

For MFG purposes the following conditions will be considered a month in which the AU did not receive cash aid:

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A month in which the AU is eligible for a zero basic grant (ZBG) as defined in Section 44-315.8; or

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A month in which the reunification family does not receive a cash aid payment pursuant to Section 83- 812.683.

.12 Law Enforcement Agency

Law enforcement agency includes federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

.13 Mental Health Professional

Mental health professional means a person who is licensed by the State of California to provide counseling services.

.14 MFG Child

MFG child means the child, or children in the case of a multiple birth, that is not included in the AU size for the purpose of determining the MAP.

.15 Received Aid

Received aid means received cash aid for himself/herself or on behalf of his/her eligible child(ren). This includes:

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A sanctioned parent who has a protective payee.

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A minor that receives aid as a child and who subsequently becomes a minor parent.

.2 MFG

When a child is born into an AU that has received aid for at least ten months immediately prior to the birth, the child shall not be included in the AU size for the purpose of determining the MAP.

.3 MFG Application

The MFG applies when:

.31 Notice

The AU has received written notice of the MFG at least ten months prior to the birth of the child, and

CALIFORNIA-DSS-MANUAL-EAS MANUAL LETTER NO. EAS-13-02 Effective 7/1/13

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