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N.J.A.C. 10:90-2.14 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 2. NON-FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

§ 10:90-2.14 Responsibility of a parent to report temporary absence of a child from the home

(a) Eligibility for WFNJ/TANF may exist during the absence of a child from the home under the circumstances described in N.J.A.C. 10:90-2.15 and 2.16. 1. A parent or needy caretaker relative who fails to notify the county agency of the absence of the minor child from the home by the end of the five day period that begins with the date that it becomes clear to the parent or caretaker relative that the minor child will be absent for more than 180 consecutive days shall be ineligible for benefits for a period of three months. i. The period of 90 days ineligibility for benefits shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the county agency becomes aware of the recipient's failure to notify the agency of the child's absence. History

HISTORY: Amended by R.1998 d.42, effective January 20, 1998. See: 29 New Jersey Register 3971(b), 30 New Jersey Register 389(a).

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