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N.J.A.C. 10:90-16.2 This file includes all Regulations adopted and published through the New Jersey Register, Vol. 56 No. 24, December 16, 2024

NJ - New Jersey Administrative Code > TITLE 10. HUMAN SERVICES > CHAPTER 90. WORK FIRST NEW JERSEY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER 16. CHILD SUPPORT AND PATERNITY

§ 10:90-16.2 Cooperation with child support for WFNJ eligibility

(a) The first step in the WFNJ application process is cooperation with child support. In addition to the eligibility requirements contained in N.J.A.C. 10:90-2.2 and 3.2 or 3.4, requirements for WFNJ eligibility shall include the following: 1. The application process for WFNJ benefits for both WFNJ/TANF and WFNJ/GA individuals begins with the agency worker assigned to ascertain cooperation requirements of child support. For TANF purposes, at the time of the IV-D interview with the WFNJ/TANF applicant/recipient, the CSSA/CSU worker shall explain the child support cooperation requirements set out in this section and N.J.A.C. 10:90-16.3, the good faith effort requirement set out in N.J.A.C. 10:90-16.4 and what constitutes a claim for good cause exceptions from the child support requirements, as outlined at N.J.A.C. 10:90-16.5 and the related procedures for those individuals affected by family violence at N.J.A.C. 10:90-20. The CSSA/CSU worker, as an agency program contact person, shall notify all WFNJ/TANF individuals having contact with the CSSA/CSU of the WFNJ Family Violence Option (FVO) in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:90-20.2, and explain the purpose of the WFNJ FVO and of the availability and opportunity for referral to the CSSA FVO representative. Except in extraordinary circumstances, the IV-D interview shall be conducted at the time of application. i. For TANF purposes, the IV-D interview to establish cooperation shall begin with the applicant/recipient signing the affidavit of cooperation and completing the child support questionnaire which includes providing information related to the non- custodial parent in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:90-16.4(b) and (c), unless the WFNJ/TANF individual requests a WFNJ FVO Waiver in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:90-16.5 and 20.6 for reason of family violence as a good cause exception from child support requirements, or any of the other reasons for good cause exemption from child support requirements in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:90-16.5. The WFNJ FVO Waiver and WFNJ/TANF Waiver mean the same as a good cause exception from the child support requirements for reason of family violence or the risk of family violence and are used interchangeably throughout this subchapter. (1) The WFNJ/TANF applicant/recipient is required to provide information related to the non-custodial parent at the time of the IV-D interview but no later