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Family, code the other adult(s) AE-Adult in Exempt Household unless he/she meets another exception reason.

C. The minor parent under the age of 18, has not completed high school and receives benefits for a child(ren). This also applies if both parents are minors in a two-parent household. Code the minor parent "MM" on FAIP until he/she turns 18 or completes high school. Once he/she turns 18 or completes high school, code "AD" on FAIP unless meeting another time limit exception. Assistance will be provided for a period of up to 24 months after the parent turns age 18 or completes high school, whichever occurs first.

NOTE 1: The time limit does not apply to dependent children. If the minor parent is a dependent child, use FAIP code “CI”.

NOTE 2: In a two-parent household if one of the parents does not meet the above criteria (or any other time limit exception), code him/her as "AD".

D. A BG member is a victim of family/domestic violence. To be eligible for this exception, the BG member must be in a program supervised by a recognized Domestic Violence Advocate.

E. The caretaker relative is not the parent of the dependent child and is not included in the TANF cash benefits.

NOTE: If the caretaker relative who is included in the BG reaches the time limit and is not eligible for an extension, remove the caretaker relative from the BG and continue benefits for the child(ren).

F. An adult TANF Family member is providing a home for and caring for a child(ren) whom the State has determined to be abandoned by his/her parents and for whom the alternative placement is foster care. (FAIP code AF.) If more than one adult is in the TANF Family, code the other adult(s) AE-Adult in Exempt Household unless he/she meets another exception reason.

G. Child Care or transportation is not reasonably available for participation in meeting work requirements. (FAIP codes CC and LT).

H. An adult TANF member is involved in an approved training program which will not be completed by the 24th month may receive up to a six-month extension of benefits. No extension may be granted beyond the thirtieth month except with the express permission of the county director.

NOTE: Any month in which the benefit is not paid due to it being less than $10 will not count against the 24-month time limit.