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Subsidized Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Acronyms and Definitions

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Revised 04/2023 Minimum Wage – North Carolina’s minimum wage amount as stated in the Wage and Hour Act. Minor Mother – A mother below the age of 18, unless emancipated. Month of Redetermination- Is the last month of the current/active certification period. Multiple Response System – A system utilized by the local departments of social services to address issues of child abuse or neglect. Mutual Responsibility Agreement – An agreement between a Work First Employment Services participant and the county department of social services that describes work and work-related activities and the supportive services to be provided by the agency.

Narratives- to describe and document conversations and actions taken on cases. In NC FAST, narratives are referred to as Communications.

Net earned income- Is income from earnings received through wages or self- employment minus any allowable program deductions.

Net unearned income- Is income derived from sources other than employment such as interest, dividends, income from investments, retirement and pensions minus deductions. Net Profit – The countable income received from self-employment minus allowable operating expenses. Non-Parent Relative- Nonparent relative caretaker is any brother, sister, grandparent, uncle or aunt, nephew, niece, or first cousin and includes step, great and great-great relationships. North Carolina Partnership for Children – Agency charged with allocating Smart Start funds to the local partnerships and providing technical assistance about the Smart Start program. North Carolina Families Accessing Services through Technology (NCFAST)- an integrated case management system issuing benefits and services to the people of North Carolina. Notice of Compliance – Notice showing that the religious-sponsored center or home meets minimum standards such as health, fire, and safety rules. Out of State Provider- Child care providers that provide child care in another state. Overpayment – Payments which are in excess of the allowable amount.