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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 02/2023 Glossary 2 Living situation Living situation reported on the CCAP application by the family is used to determine whether the family is experiencing homelessness. The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) defines living situations that meet the definition of homelessness as family/friends due to economic hardship, hotel or motel, emergency shelter, place not meant for housing (anywhere outside, a vehicle, and abandoned building, or bus/train/airport). (Legal Authority: Minnesota Statutes 119B.011, Subd.13b) Lump sum Money or payments received on a non-recurring or irregular basis that cannot be reasonably anticipated. Examples of lump sums include non-recurring child support arrears; an inheritance; an insurance settlement, depending on the circumstances; and gambling winnings. See Chapter 6.15.15 (Annualizing Lump Sum Income). (Legal Authority: Minnesota Rules 3400.0020, subp. 31f) MAXIS Minnesota's statewide automated eligibility system for public assistance programs. MEC2 Minnesota Electronic Child Care System. MFIP Minnesota Family Investment Program. See Chapter 4.3.3.3 (MFIP Overview). MFIP/DWP child care A subprogram of the Child Care Assistance Program for families receiving MFIP or DWP. See Chapter 4.3.3.3. (MFIP Overview). MFIP/DWP child care for student parents Child care assistance for student parents under age 21, pursuing a high school or general equivalency diploma, who are not MFIP participants or eligible for Transition Year, and who reside in a county with a Basic Sliding Fee waiting list. See Chapter 4.3.15 (MFIP/DWP Child Care for Student Parents).