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of a dependent child to take part in non-consensual sexual acts or activities; and neglecting or preventing the individual(s) from getting medical care. Such harmful physical and controlling behavior(s) by the perpetrator, that may have occurred in the past or are presently taking place, can cause, but is not limited to, economic intimidation and isolation of the intimate partner(s) or other family member(s), and may impact that individual's compliance with WFNJ program requirements or in seeking needed services for fear of their own or their child(ren)'s safety. "Filiation proceedings" means court action to establish paternity and responsibility for support of a child born out-of-wedlock. "Financial income eligibility" means it is determined that the applicant's total monthly income is less than the applicable maximum income level established for needy individuals and families in the WFNJ program. "Full-time employment" means employment unsubsidized by any level of government in which a person is engaged for at least 35 hours a week. "Full-time post-secondary student" means a student enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours in a post-secondary school. "FVO Risk Assessment" means the specific contracted services of the Department of Human Services' (DHS) designated domestic violence agency or the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), Division On Women's (DOW) sexual assault service program to assess WFNJ TANF/GA individuals, who are granted a Family Violence Option (FVO) Waiver, for the purpose of confirming the individual's need for a waiver or continued need for a waiver. The assessment includes a safety and service plan or a strategy consistent with the identified needs and safety concerns of WFNJ TANF/GA individuals; and the identification of intervention services. "FVO Risk Assessment Process" means the standardized process established within each WFNJ CSSA to refer WFNJ TANF/GA individuals, granted a FVO Waiver to the DHS' designated domestic violence agency or the DCA, DOW's sexual assault service program for a FVO Risk Assessment. "Good faith effort for WFNJ/GA" means that the GA individual shall provide oral, written or additional information and documentary evidence known to, possessed by or reasonably obtainable by that individual, which leads to the identification of his or her child(ren) and the identification of the custodial parent(s), and is relevant to establishing paternity when applicable, and to obtaining a support order(s) and/or health care coverage. "Good faith effort for WFNJ/TANF" means that the TANF individual shall provide oral, written or additional information and documentary evidence known to, possessed by or reasonably obtainable by that individual, that may lead to the identification and/or location of the non-custodial parent(s), and is relevant to establishing paternity when applicable, and to obtaining a support order(s) and/or health care coverage. "Gross earned income" means the total earnings of members of the assistance unit before applicable disregards and deductions are subtracted, or the net profit from self- employment before income tax or personal taxes are deducted.