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determine eligibility. If the 30 days is not reflective due to a change in circumstance or inconsistent instance of pay, more than 90 days or a new pay schedule can be used. By using 90 days of income, the program can average 3 months of income or the worker is allowed to exclude unusually high/low paystubs as long as 30 days is used to determine eligibility.

3.1.9 Lead Agencies are required to have procedures for documenting and verifying that children receiving CCDF funds meet eligibility criteria at the time of eligibility determination and redetermination (98.68(c)). Check the information that the Lead Agency documents and verifies and describe, at a minimum, what information is required and how often. Check all that apply. Effective Date: 10/01/2018

Applicant identity.

Describe: Client declaration at the time of initial application.

Applicant's relationship to the child. Describe: Birth certificates and/or legal documents are required to verify the parent's relationship to the child. Verification for other applicant's (i.e. grandparents, aunt/uncles, etc.) can consist of birth certificates, legal documents, adoption/guardianship papers, or notarized statements would be accepted. The eligibility and case management system receives an interface from Vital Statistic for all children born in Nebraska. Documentation used to verify relationship is narrated and scanned in the applicant's case. If verification cannot be obtained, the case is referred to the policy unit for review and research of family relationships. The Lead Agency will help family members obtain out of state birth certificates at the time of initial application.

Child's information for determining eligibility (e.g., identity, age, citizen/immigration status). Describe: Verified through birth certificates and/or legal documents/citizenship documents at the Nebraska Page 82 of 314