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GROSS INCOME

The total income of the TANF family from all countable sources, before any deductions are taken. See Chapter 4, Gross Income Tested.

HOME

Home is defined as the family setting maintained or in the process of being established by a parent or other adult within the specified degree of relationship who assumes responsibility for MISSISSIPPI [DEFINITIONS: TANF TERMINOLOGY]

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the child’s welfare. Usually the child shares the same household with the relative. However, the requirement for “living with” and the definition of home are not confined to the occupation of the physical household by the child and relative provided there is a valid reason for the child or relative to be away and the absence will be temporary. See Chapter 3, Home.

HOMESTEAD

The home (house, mobile home, etc.) and surrounding property owned by the household and on which they live. Only the property adjoining the home and not separated from it by property owned by someone else is included in the homestead. This home property is excluded from consideration as a resource in determining eligibility for assistance. See Chapter 5, Home Property.

ILLEGAL ALIEN

An individual who is not a citizen of the United States and who has not been legally admitted to this country. See Chapter 3, Reporting Illegal Aliens.

IMMUNIZATION

All TANF children under the age of 18 must have current immunizations according to the schedule recommended by the Department of Health. See Chapter 3, Immunization.

IMPROPER PAYMENT