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1.7 Service Need An Applicant and Co-Applicant must demonstrate a valid service need to establish eligibility. An employment service need must begin within sixteen (16) weeks of the subsidy begin date. An education service need may start thirteen (13) weeks from the subsidy begin date. Vouchers may be authorized prior to the service need start date.

Service Need—Employment

Employment (Working) Any of the following may be appropriate employment activity/service needs:

➢ Employment/New Employment (Working) ➢ Self-Employment ➢ On-the-Job Training ➢ Job Search (At initial application only)

Definition of Employment (Working) A person receiving wages or salary, including cash, for performing services for another person or organization or receiving compensation for a service or product. These activities may be conducted through an employer or be considered self-employment and are documented by proof of income. There is no minimum number of working hours required.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ➢ Applicant or Co-Applicant name or identifying information (employee ID or SSN) ➢ Gross wages ➢ Date paid (may be declared)

Appropriate Documentation to Verify Employment Service Need Earned income is verified by financial documentation dated within sixty (60) days before or after the Applicant signature on the Applicant Worksheet, which may include The Work Number verification to help families obtain missing documentation. This should include permission from the Applicant and Co-Applicant.