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ISSUE DATE 12/2016

GLOSSARY: VICTIM...

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VICTIM OF FAMILY VIOLENCE A person who has been subjected to FAMILY VIOLENCE. See FAMILY VIOLENCE in 0002.23 (Glossary: Fair Hearing...).

VISTA Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) is known as AmeriCorps VISTA. See 0015.30 (Assets - Payments Under Federal Law), 0017.15.78 (National and Community Service Programs) for more information on AMERICORPS.

VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST GA :A counselor of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development or Division of Rehabilitation Services, or another qualified person who advises people about occupational goals and employment. This includes Job Service counselors, vocational rehabilitation counselors, certified employment and training providers who counsel people on employment issues, or other similarly qualified individuals.

VOLAGs RCA : See LOCAL RESETTLEMENT AGENCY in 0002.37 (Glossary: Learning...).

VOLUNTARY AGENCIES (VOLAGs) RCA :See LOCAL RESETTLEMENT AGENCY in 0002.37 (Glossary: Learning...).

VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE See 0011.03.24 (Non-Citizens - Lawfully Residing People).

VOUCHER A written guarantee by the COUNTY AGENCY to pay a VENDOR for goods or services and used instead of a cash payment to a CLIENT.

VULNERABLE ADULTS GA :A person age 18 or older who is a resident or patient of a facility; OR a person age 18 or older who receives services at or from a licensed facility who, regardless of residence, is unable or unlikely to report abuse or neglect without assistance because of mental or physical impairment or emotional status.

WAGE MATCH An IEVS exchange with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development completed quarterly for participants and monthly for applicants of federal programs. It provides information on wages earned in Minnesota.

WAGE GARNISHMENT A legal withholding of a specified sum from wages to satisfy a creditor.

WAIVER A suspension or change of an eligibility requirement in a client's case.

WARD A person under direct court protection or under court protection through a guardian.

WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM The structures required to provide water to and dispose of sewage from a home.

WB See WORK BENEFIT PROGRAM below.

WELFARE FRAUD Obtaining ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS by deceit or misrepresentation.

WIOA See WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT below.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS and CHILDREN)