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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 210 HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION

10 Section 210 Change #20-2021 November 1, 2021 individual states that they are not meeting the conditions of parole, they will be disqualified for participation in the FNS program. 2. Client’s statement is acceptable verification that they are in compliance with the terms of the sentence of the individuals. Do not require additional verification unless the client’s statement is questionable. If the caseworker determines the client’s statement is questionable, the caseworker must clearly document the case notes stating the reason the statement is considered questionable and what steps have been taken to verify the information. 3. Individuals that have been disqualified may regain eligibility at any time by proving they are in compliance with the terms of the sentence. Accept any reasonable verification to prove compliance with the terms of the sentence. Terminated households must reapply to be determined eligible for FNS benefits. For active households refer to FNS 515 SR Changes During the Certification Period for policy relating to reacting to changes. 210.06 VERIFICATION OF HOUSEHOLD SIZE AND COMPOSITION Accept the FNS unit’s statement as verification of household size and composition. Request that the FNS unit provide additional verification of household size and composition only if questionable. This policy applies to applications, recertifications and changes. Household size and composition are considered questionable when the household composition is inconsistent with statements made by the applicant or with other information in agency case files. Document case files in NC FAST with the reason a household’s composition is considered questionable. A. Give the FNS unit a DSS-8650 Notice of Information Needed to Complete Your Food and Nutrition Services Application. B. Allow at least ten calendar days for the FNS unit to provide verification. C. Acceptable collateral contacts include landlords, neighbors, or other persons, preferably non-related, with knowledge of the FNS unit’s circumstances. Documentary evidence such as agency records and/or school records may be used as written confirmation of an FNS unit’s circumstances. D. If needed, offer assistance to the FNS unit in obtaining verification. E. Resolve any discrepancies prior to certifying the case.