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Also the act of making this contact. Collateral contact may be used to verify certain information given by the client, especially regarding household size composition and residence. Collateral contacts must be fully documented in the case record.

COMMON LAW MARRIAGE

A common law marriage which was entered into prior to April 1, 1956 in Mississippi, is legally binding as one established by statutory ceremonial marriage, provided both parties were free to contract to marry, the parties agreed to become husband and wife, and the parties lived and cohabited together in Mississippi as man and wife, openly proclaiming their marital relationship.

COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES (CAA)

Community Action Agencies are non-profit organizations which were officially designated as a community action agency or a community action program under the provisions of Section 210 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The purpose of the CAA is to bring public and private resources and expertise together to make people self-sufficient and eliminate the causes and effects of poverty.

COMMUNITY SERVICE (COM)

Community Service is a work activity in which individuals, not otherwise able to obtain employment, work for public entities for no cash payment to improve their employability skills to help them move promptly into regular public or private employment. Community Service providers must be approved by the County Director. Community Service placements are limited to projects that serve a useful purpose in fields such as health, social services, environmental protection, education, urban and rural development and redevelopment, welfare, recreation, public facilities, public safety, and child care. Community Service also includes work associated with refurbishing publicly assisted housing. Placements should only be made if sufficient private sector employment is not available. The maximum number of hours in any month that a participant may be required to work is based upon the size of the family’s assistance grant. Placements are limited to six months per federal fiscal year and must be reviewed by the case manager every 90 days. See Chapter 9, Coordination of Activities. [DEFINITIONS: TANF TERMINOLOGY]

Revised 07-01-19 COMPLIANCE

When a participant satisfies the request, demands and/or requirements of the TWP. See Chapter 11,