Parent/Caretaker and WHM
Women who apply and are approved for WHM COA may sometimes cascade to Parent Caretaker. The AU must cooperate with DCSS in the attempt to obtain medical support from the absent parent (AP) unless Good Cause is established. Refer to Section 2162 – Parent/Caretaker with Child(ren) . An adult who does not cooperate with DCSS, without Good Cause, is penalized. Refer to Section 2250 - Cooperation with Division of Child Support Services . In this case, when the woman is penalized, she can apply for WHM COA as long as she meets the criteria for eligibility; there is no penalization for the non-cooperation of DCSS for WHM.