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Agency Name Office of Family Support (OFS) Chapter No./Name 04 – Family Assistance Manual (FAM) Part No./Name B. Eligibility Factors (FITAP) Section No./Name B-500 Home (FITAP) Document No./Name B-520-FITAP Temporary Absence From Home Dates Issue February 1, 2006 Effective February 1, 2006

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Do not deny benefits when the qualified relative or the child is temporarily out of the home.

If the temporary absence has been or is anticipated to continue beyond 45 days * but will not exceed 180 days:

● determine whether good cause for the absence exists in accordance with the Good Cause reasons cited below, and

● document the record to establish that the nature of the absence is temporary as evidenced by established plans for the return to the home.

Good Cause Reasons for Qualified Relative:

● the qualified relative is out of the home to attend school, training, or Job Corps and comes home at least twice a month to retain responsibility for the care and control of the child.

● the qualified relative is in a medical facility, psychiatric facility, or maternity home. A third party payee may be necessary during the absence of the caretaker relative.

Good Cause Reasons for Child:

● the child is out of the home for a visit including a two or three month summer vacation. (Three months is the maximum time allowed for an out of the home visit.)

● the child is out of the home to attend school, training, or Job Corps for 180 days or less and the caretaker relative is required to provide a portion of financial assistance and/or comes home on weekends.

● the child is in a medical facility, psychiatric facility, or maternity home for 180 days or less.

● additional good cause reasons may be determined on an individual case basis. Supervisory approval and documentation is required.

B-520-1-FITAP Removal of Child or Case Closure Due to Absence From the Home.

Remove the needs of a child that is expected to be out of the home for a visit longer than 3 months when it is known that the absence will exceed 3 months.

Remove the needs of a child that is expected to be out of the home for longer than 180 days when it is known that the absence will exceed 180 days.

Close a FITAP/KCSP case once it is known that the only child in the home is expected to be absent from the home for a visit longer than 3 months.