3023.7 Other Absences of a Caretaker

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In active cases, a caretaker who is temporarily absent from the home for reasons other than to receive medical care (e.g., to handle a family emergency or seek employment) may continue to receive assistance for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days if the conditions listed in DSSM 3023.5 are met. The nature and anticipated length of the absence must be documented in the case record. If the absence continues for more than thirty (30) days, the assistance case must be closed. The adult caring for the children in the assistance unit at the time of the closing may apply for assistance for the children if they are still in need.

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3023.7 Other Absences of a Caretaker

Official source

In active cases, a caretaker who is temporarily absent from the home for reasons other than to receive medical care (e.g., to handle a family emergency or seek employment) may continue to receive assistance for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days if the conditions listed in DSSM 3023.5 are met. The nature and anticipated length of the absence must be documented in the case record. If the absence continues for more than thirty (30) days, the assistance case must be closed. The adult caring for the children in the assistance unit at the time of the closing may apply for assistance for the children if they are still in need.