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2.3.1 TEMPORARY CHANGES During the period of time between eligibility determination and redetermination, if the child met all of the eligibility requirements, the child shall be considered eligible and will receive services at least at the same level regardless of: • A change in family income, if the family does not exceed 85% of SMI for a family of the same size; • Any time-limited absence from work for an employed parent due to reasons such as need to care for a family member or an illness; • Any interruption in work for a seasonal worker who is not working between regular industry work seasons; • Any student holiday or break for a parent participating in training or education; • Any reduction in work, training or education hours, as long as the parent is still working or attending training or education; • Any other cessation of work or attendance at a training or educational program that does not exceed three months or longer period of time • Any change in age, including turning 13 years old during the eligibility period; and • A change in residency within the State, Territory or Tribal area. • Reduction in work, school, or training hours (as long as the parent is still in work, school or training) • A change in age including a child turning 13 years old during the eligibility period.

2.3.2 NON-TEMPORARY CHANGES Non-temporary changes are defined as a situation that may exceed 3 months (use calendar days to compute). These situations may be terminated provided child care assistance is provided for three months. These changes, include but are not limited to the following: • Stop participating in the TANF program • CPS case closes • Foster Care case closes • Adoption in finalized