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Division/Section Family Support Chapter No./Name Economic Stability (ES) Part No./Name B-ELIGIBILITY FACTORS Section No./Name B-1200-FITAP SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Document No./Name B-1240-FITAP Good Cause Determination (CSE) Effective Date March 1, 2017

2 of 4 In addition to the specific documentation previously listed, the worker may accept statements from persons other than the applicant who have knowledge of the circumstances which are the basis for the good cause claim. B-1242-FITAP - * PO ** HOW TO ESTABLISH GOOD CAUSE

A good cause determination is based on documentation supplied by the client that * substantiates ** the good cause claim.

B-1243-FITAP - * PO ** INVESTIGATING A GOOD CAUSE CLAIM

1. When the claim is based on physical or emotional harm, refer to Domestic Violence Option found in E-330-FITAP.

2. An investigation on good cause claims other than those based on physical or emotional harm may be conducted when a decision cannot be made on the client's statement and documentation provided but the claim is credible.

● Contact the client and request the additional documentation.

● Assist the client in obtaining documentation that the client cannot be expected to obtain.

B-1244-FITAP - * PO ** RESERVED

B-1245-FITAP - * PO ** OBTAINING CSE'S RECOMMENDATION

Before making the final good cause determination for reasons other than domestic violence (refer to E-330-FITAP, Domestic Violence, section E-336) give CSE an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed determination. Consider CSE's recommendation in making the final determination.

B-1246-FITAP - * PO ** GOOD CAUSE NOTICE

When good cause is claimed:

● Enter appropriate information on the Absent Parent Screen regarding the pending good cause claim.

When the final determination is made:

● Enter appropriate information on the Absent Parent Screen regarding good cause determination.

● Send * an OFS 19A ** to the client advising of the final determination and, if the claim is denied, of: