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Boarder
An individual residing in a household and paying a reasonable payment to a BG for meals or lodging and meals.
Bona fide An action which is made in good faith, or a sincere effort.
Caretaker Relative
An individual, other than a parent, who is related to, lives with and cares for a dependent child.
Case Record (or Case File)
The electronic folders in the South Carolina Office Scanning Application (SCOSA) in which all pertinent verification and documentation for TANF Cases are maintained.
Cash Value
The funds an individual can receive if a resource, such as life insurance, is liquidated prior to maturity.
Case Consolidation The process of consolidating cases when an individual in a BG is required to be in two or more BGs.
Certificate of Completion
A certificate issued by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) to students that complete the prescribed minimum 24 units.
Challenging Adults through Rehabilitation, Education and Services (CARES) A State Program designed to serve TANF eligible individuals who face a health-related problem expected to last 90 days or more that prevents their ability to participate in the TANF work program.
Change The modification of the BG's circumstances.
Child Care Scholarship Program
Method of payment administered through the SC Department of Social Services, by which child care providers are paid.
Child Support Payments made (court-ordered or voluntarily) to the BG from the absent parent or noncustodial parent in order to support the minor child(ren) who are included in the BG.
Child Support Services Division (CSSD) IV-D Agency which enforces the support obligation of absent parents.
Claim An amount owed by a TANF recipient because of benefits that are overpaid.
Client An applicant for or recipient of TANF benefits.
Client History and Information Profile (CHIP) An eligibility information system used for TANF cash assistance determination.