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ISSUE DATE 06/2016

GLOSSARY: NETHERLANDS' ACT…

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support paid to the relative custodian to assist with the cost of care for the child. Also see NORTHSTAR CARE FOR CHILDREN above.

NORTHSTAR FOSTER CARE A benefit program for a child placed away from their legal parent or guardian by a court order or voluntary agreement and the county or tribal social service agency has the responsibility for the child care. The benefit includes medical coverage and financial support paid to the foster parent to assist with the cost of care for the child. Also see NORTHSTAR CARE FOR CHILDREN above.

NORTHSTAR KINSHIP ASSISTANCE A benefit program for a child provided under an agreement with the financially responsible social service agency, the commissioner and the relative(s) who has received a transfer of permanent legal and physical custody of an eligible child. The benefit includes medical coverage and financial support paid to the relative custodian to assist with the cost of care for the child. Also see NORTHSTAR CARE FOR CHILDREN above.

NOTARIZED AGREEMENT A signed contract which also contains a Notary Public's seal and signature.

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION SNAP: A notice used to inform SNAP participants of the date their current CERTIFICATION PERIOD ends, the last day the UNIT may apply for RECERTIFICATION with uninterrupted BENEFITs, and their rights and responsibilities concerning recertification.

NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SENIORS (NAPS) A federal nutrition program administered by the Minnesota Department of Health. This program gives commodity food and recipes to seniors 60 years or older. NAPS is part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. See 0011.21 (Receipt of Other Assistance), 0029.07.12 (Commodity Supplemental Food Program).