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If the caregiver requests a “good cause” determination, it must be done in writing and the following action is taken:

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 request the caregiver to provide evidence to substantiate the claim, unless a signed statement from the caregiver is one of the acceptable forms of evidence; complete form 2562-EE, Good Cause Report; send a copy of any evidence supplied and form 2562-EE, Good Cause Report form to CSEP; continue processing the application or redetermination. DO NOT delay, deny or terminate benefits while a good cause determination is pending; forward the evidence to CSEP within one working day of receipt. 1611.2 Good Cause Claim and Acceptable Evidence

Good cause exists in the following situations:

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The child was conceived as a result of incest or rape.

Evidence – a birth certificate or medical or law enforcement records

indicating the circumstances surrounding the child’s birth. If there is no

such evidence, obtain the client’s statement for a social worker referral by

CSEP.

Legal proceedings for the child’s adoption are pending before a court.

Evidence – court documents or other records.

A licensed or private social agency is assisting the parent in deciding whether to keep the child or relinquish it for adoption.

CSEP cooperation is required if the child has not been relinquished within

three (3) months from the date discussion began. When a pregnant

woman plans relinquishment, cooperation is not required unless she later

decides against relinquishment.

Evidence – a written statement of facts from the social agency.

The child or caregiver may be physically or emotionally harmed (e.g., domestic violence) by cooperating with CSEP in establishing parentage or

collecting support.

Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 13 Nov 01 MTL 13/05 A-1611.1 CHILD SUPPORT Procedure to Claim Good Cause