Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 2510.35P Deprivation of Parental Support or Care - Exploring the Circumstances of the Parent's Absence

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCEPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 7-1-87 Transmittal: UP-87-2 P-2510.35 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Categorical Eligibility Requirements PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: Deprivation of Parental Support or Care AFDC _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Exploring the Circumstances of the Parent's Absence ______________________________________________________________________________

P-2510.35 1. If the absence of the parent is the reason for deprivation, explore the circumstances of the absence. Start by finding out:

° the current marital status of the child's parents;

° the date the absence began;

° the length of continuous absence.

2. In determining the reason for the parent's absence, consider the following factors:

° whether the absence is temporary for some purpose other than to abandon the family such as in cases in which one parent is absent because of seasonal employment out-of-state;

° whether the absence is involuntary, such as in cases of incarceration or confinement;

° whether the absence is due solely to active duty with the uniformed services of the United States.

3. Determine the current whereabouts of the absent parent, if possible.

4. Review any pertinent court orders relative to child custody provisions.

5. With the information gathered so far, assess the expected ability of the absent parent to fulfill the parental role by providing support or care to the child on a predictable and continuous basis.