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MISSISSIPPI

Compliance Prior to Case Closure, and Compliance After Case Closure.

COMPONENT

A structured, regularly scheduled work activity for TWP participants. See Chapter 9, Program Components.

CONCILIATION

An informal conflict or grievance resolution process; it is available so that TWP participants and case managers can resolve problems concerning TWP participation or progress outside of the formal grievance process. See Chapter 11, Conciliation.

CONCURRENTLY

Occurring or existing at the same time, such as job readiness/job search. See Chapter 11, Job Readiness/Job Search.

CONSECUTIVE

Following one after the other in order without interruption. See Chapter 9, Job Readiness/Job Search.

CONTINUED ABSENCE

A child may be considered deprived for the reason of continued absence when one or both legal parents is absent from the home. The parent may be divorced, separated, or the father was never married to the mother even though paternity was established for one or more of the children. See Chapter 3, Continued Absence.

CONTRACTOR

Individual or entity that contracts with a sub-grantee to provide job placement services or supportive services for TANF participants in a certain geographic area. A contractor may also be called a local service provider. See Chapter 1, Guidelines for TWP Contractors, and Chapter

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