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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

FNS 240 WORK REGISTRATION

3 Section 240 Change #02-2025 December 1, 2025

1. A parent or other FNS unit member who is responsible for providing the care of a child under age six. If both parents are in the home, only one can claim this exemption, regardless of the number of children that live in the home. If the child has his sixth birthday within the certification period, register the individual responsible for the care of the child at the next recertification, unless otherwise exempt. 2. A parent responsible for a child over age 5 and under age 12 is exempt when child care is not available to allow the parent to work or join a work study program. EXAMPLE: Mary works 25 hours a week for a convenience store. She works third shift. She has a child age 7. There are no child care providers in her area that offer services during the time she works. Mary meets the exemption and is exempt from work registration requirements. 3. The child does not have to be a member of the FNS unit. The child does not have to live in the same residence as the FNS unit. Do not apply the exemption if the child resides in another household and that household provides the care. 4. Accept the FNS unit’s statement as verification regarding who cares for the child on a daily basis. C. Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB) A FNS unit member who has applied for or is receiving UIB. If the UIB is denied or the ongoing case is terminated because a FNS unit member fails to comply with the Department of Employment Services (DES) job search requirements, disqualify the member if he/she is not exempt from work requirements for any reason other than UIB or Work First. If, during the disqualification for failure to comply with DES, the individual becomes subject to and complies with the UIB requirement (thus meeting the FNS exemption criteria), or becomes exempt from work requirements for any reason other than UIB or WFFA, treat this as a change in situation. Refer to the approriate section for changes during the certification period. Also allow this exemption for individuals who are in UIB appeal status awaiting a final determination. NOTE: Do not allow an exemption for an individual participating in Workfare who has applied for or is receiving UIB. NOTE: If a disqualified FNS unit member does not comply with UIB the disqualification continues unless the FNS unit member meets a work