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Countable Assets Those assets belonging to members of the assistance unit (and certain disqualified household or family members) that are included when determining asset eligibility. Countable Income Earned and unearned income that is received by members of the assistance unit (and certain disqualified household or family members) and is counted when determining income-eligibility and benefits levels. Customer/Agency Agreement Form signed at application and recertification in which the customer agrees to comply with work requirements. D

Date of Entry The date an individual entered the United States with the intent to remain permanently in the country. DC Resident A person living in Washington, DC voluntarily and not for a temporary purpose, who at present has no intention of moving out of Washington, D.C. Deduction A portion of income that is not counted when determining income eligibility and/or benefit levels under various programs. Deem To consider the assets and income of certain financially responsible persons not in the assistance unit as available to members of an assistance unit, whether or not the assets and income are actually contributed to the members of the assistance unit. Deemed Income Income of people in the unit that is treated as if it were income the unit received Department The District of Columbia's Department of Human Services. Department Ward Any child who has been committed to, or placed with, the Children and Family Service Administration (CFSA) by a court order due to abuse or neglect; or who has been placed in either a foster care home or a licensed child-care institution by the Department of Human Services. Dependent Child A child under the age of 21 who is living in the home of a parent or other caretaker relative (Obsolete as of February, 2010) Deprivation The lack of care or support from at least one parent of a dependent child due to the continued absence, death, incapability, or unemployment/underemployment of the parent. Disability, Permanent & Total A medically determined physical or mental impairment that causes an individual to be unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity and that can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months. Disqualified Person A household member ineligible for assistance because s/he failed to meet an eligibility requirement (such as immigration status requirements), or program requirement (such as TANF work requirement).