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statement or representation with respect to the individual’s identity or place of residence to receive TANF benefits from two or more entities simultaneously. • Benefits are denied to an individual violating a condition of probation or parole imposed by a federal or state law until a court determines compliance. • Benefits are denied permanently to an individual convicted under federal or state law of any felony after August 22, 1996, that has as an element of the possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance – as defined in Section 102(2) of the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C 802(6)). Exception: In accordance with NRS 422A.345, a person who has been convicted of a drug felony may be determined eligible for benefits if that person has successfully completed, or in some instances is currently participating in, a Division approved program for the treatment of alcohol and/or other drugs of abuse; and o Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Division that the individual has not possessed, used or distributed controlled substances since beginning the program; or o Is pregnant, and the physician has certified in writing that the health and safety of the mother and unborn child is dependent upon the receipt of benefits. • Benefits are not provided to a family for a minor child absent from the family’s home for 45 consecutive days, subject to good cause, and 180 days if the absence is due to illness, injury, or hospitalization. Furthermore, Nevada denies/terminates benefits to a parent/caregiver who fails to report within 5 days the absence of a child from the home when it becomes known the child’s absence will exceed or is expected to exceed 45 days. Minor Parents K. An unmarried minor parent must live with a natural/adoptive parent, other adult relative caregiver, fictive kin, or in an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement to be eligible for assistance. If the minor parent meets one of the good cause exemptions set by the State, the requirement of living with a parent, other adult relative caregiver, fictive kin, or in an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement does not apply. When a minor parent alleges good cause for not living with a parent, a social worker determines the appropriateness of the living arrangement. Good cause includes: • The individual has no living parents; • The parent(s)’ whereabouts are unknown; • No parent will allow the minor to reside with them; excluding when the sole reason is to avoid a negative effect on the minor’s eligibility; • The physical or emotional health or safety of the minor or the minor’s child would be in jeopardy if the minor lived with the minor’s parents;