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Page 196 of 202 § 10:90-15.1 Definitions

"Head of household" means the individual who is recognized by other members of the household as having primary responsibility for financial control and direction of the household. "Homelessness, state of" means when the physical health and safety of an assistance unit, through no fault of its members, is imperiled by substantial loss of shelter. "IM" means income maintenance. "Incapacity" means physical or mental defect, illness or impairment, supported by competent medical testimony, of such a debilitating nature as to reduce substantially or eliminate an individual's ability to support or care for himself or herself and/or the otherwise eligible child in his or her care, which is expected to last for at least 30 days. "Income" means, but is not limited to, commissions, salaries, self-employed earnings, child support and alimony payments, interest and dividend earnings, wages, rent receipts, unemployment compensation, any legal or equitable interest or entitlement owed that was acquired by a cause of action, suit, claim or counterclaim, insurance benefits, temporary disability claims, estate income, trusts, Federal income tax refunds, State income tax refunds, homestead rebates, lottery prizes, casino and racetrack winnings, inheritances, annuities, retirement benefits, veteran's benefits, union benefits, or other source that may be defined as income by the Commissioner. "Income eligibility standard" means the income eligibility threshold based on assistance unit size for benefits provided within the limit of funds appropriated by the Legislature. "Income exclusions" means income that is not to be taken into consideration when determining WFNJ financial eligibility. "Income-in-kind" means income received in the form of goods or services rather than cash. "Inquiry" means any request for information about assistance programs which is not a request for an application. "Institution" means a public or private facility providing 24 hour residential placement, care or incarceration. "Intervention services" means those activities and services offered by the DHS' designated domestic violence agencies, the DOW's sexual assault service programs or through other community providers, such as, but not limited to, counseling. "Legal custody" means the general right to exercise continuing control over the person of a child derived from court order or otherwise. "Legal guardian" means a person who exercises continuing control over the person or property, or both, of a child, including any specific right of control over an aspect of the child's upbringing, pursuant to a court order. "Legally-related" means a relationship created through marriage, adoption or legal guardianship procedures. "Licensed residential substance abuse treatment program" means a Department of Health and Senior Services' licensed residential substance abuse treatment program; drug treatment facility; alcoholism treatment facility; or halfway house.