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______________________________________________________________________________ DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Child Care Policy Manual Unearned Income — Payments received without performing work-related activities, including benefits from other programs. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - An agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security that administers the country's naturalization and immigration system. Vendor Payments — Payment made directly to the customer's creditor or person providing the service by a person or organization outside the household. Verification — Documentation that substantiates household eligibility requirements. Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) —An anti-poverty program designed to provide needed resources to non-profit organizations; this is unearned and exempt income. Waiver of Continued Benefits — A customer option to allow the worker to process an adverse action during the customer's appeal process. Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) — Funds that can be used to pay for workforce education and career pathway programs; this is unearned and exempt income. Work Component — A service, activity or program designed to assist TANF recipients to gain skills, training, or work experience to increase their ability to obtain employment and achieve self-sufficiency. Glossary [11] MTL 01/24 July 1, 2024