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Page 12 of 116 § 10:90-16.4 Good faith effort requirement

2. Information related to the non-custodial parent is sufficient if that information is enough to support the truthfulness of the statements, as presented by the WFNJ/TANF applicant/recipient to be best of his or her ability. i. The CSSA/CSU worker shall evaluate with the WFNJ/TANF applicant/recipient whether or not the information provided is sufficient enough to support the truthfulness of the statements as well as the circumstances concerning his or her efforts to provide the information. (c) If it is determined that the information provided to date is insufficient, and the WFNJ/TANF applicant/recipient states that he or she is unable to obtain the information without assistance, the CSSA/CSU worker shall identify the additional information needed and assist the individual in securing that information. A WFNJ/TANF applicant/recipient who has not provided sufficient information as specified in (b)1i above or reasonably equivalent information as specified in (b)1ii above, shall be deemed to be cooperating in good faith if he or she provides all of the following information he or she can reasonably obtain: the non-custodial parent's name and any of the information in (b)1i or (b)1ii above or any of the following information, such as, but not limited to: 1. A statement(s) as to the name or location of the non-custodial parent from individuals other than the WFNJ/TANF applicant/recipient who have personal knowledge of such information; 2. Records, or information as to the whereabouts of records, from law enforcement, social service or other agencies, courts or offices substantiating the name and possible location of the non-custodial parent. The WFNJ/TANF applicant may request the CSSA/CSU's assistance in obtaining the required documentation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:90-16.3(g)5; 3. Utility bills, parking tickets, credit card receipts or other personal records or effects that contain information regarding the name or location of the non-custodial parent; 4. Telephone numbers or addresses of individuals who, if contacted, may be able to provide information as to the name or location of the non-custodial parent; 5. Other information which may lead to the name or location of the non-custodial parent; i. As determined by the CSSA/CSU such information shall include, but is not limited to, a credit card number, or where his or her parents and/or any other relatives live; or 6. After the IV-D interview when the WFNJ/TANF applicant/ recipient has provided all the information in good faith he or she can reasonably obtain and all avenues to obtain information have been exhausted, then the WFNJ/TANF applicant/recipient shall be allowed to complete an affidavit with the CSSA/CSU worker which establishes that the individual provided all the information he or she can reasonably obtain in accordance with (b) and (c) above. The affidavit shall detail the steps taken and any obstacles encountered by the applicant/recipient in trying to provide sufficient information related to the non-custodial parent. The WFNJ/TANF applicant/recipient