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MISSISSIPPI

MISSISSIPPI [DEFINITIONS: TANF TERMINOLOGY]

Revised 07-01-19 10, Supportive Services.

COOPERATION

When the TWP participant satisfies all program requirements. See Chapter 9, Satisfactory Participation.

CUSTODIAL PARENT (CP)

Child support term used to refer to the parent with the actual custody of the child, generally our client as opposed to the AP. See Chapter 3, Child Support.

DEA - See Division of Economic Assistance.

DEDUCTION A standard amount or actual expense paid by the client that is subtracted from the family income in determining eligibility and benefits. See Chapters 4, 6 and 7.

DEPENDENT CARE

Money paid to someone outside the household to care for a child or incapacitated adult in order for the parent /caretaker to work, look for work, or attend classes preparing for employment. See Chapter 10, TANF Child Care Services.

DEPENDENT CHILD

For TANF purposes, a dependent child is a child under the age of eighteen (18), regardless of marital status, who is living with a parent or other caretaker relative in a place of residence maintained as his/her or their own home. See Chapter 3, Dependent Child, Individuals to be Included in the Assistance Unit, and Age.

DEPRIVATION

In order to qualify for TANF, a child must be deprived of care and support of one or both parents.