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Intestate An individual who dies without a will.
Irrevocable Trust
A trust from which funds cannot be withdrawn without restriction or approval from a court or other entity.
Job Readiness Activity
The act of seeking or obtaining employment, preparation to seek or obtain employment, including life skills training, and substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, or rehabilitation activities for those who are otherwise employable. Such treatment or therapy will be determined to be necessary and certified by a medical or mental health professional.
Job Ready A participant who has been employed 12 out of the previous 24 months, or has graduated high school or achieved a GED.
Job Skills Training Directly Related to Employment
Training or education for job skills required by an employer to provide an individual with the ability to obtain employment or to advance or to adapt to the changing demands of the workplace.
Jointly Owned A resource that is owned by more than one individual.
Judicial Review
The claimant's right to pursue a review through the court system if he/she is dissatisfied with the results of the fair hearing.
Kinship Care
Payments from another state made to a caretaker relative. These payments are similar to foster care but are paid in a relative placement situation.
Leased vehicle A vehicle lease that allows a person to drive a vehicle from a dealership for an agreed upon amount of time and miles; and pay for its usage rather than for the full purchase price of the vehicle.
Legal Cause The prevention of a TANF recipient from being subjected to sanctioning due to failure to comply with the TANF Work Program requirements.
Legal Father
A man recognized by law as the male parent of a child. A man is considered the legal father of a child if: • he was married to the child's natural mother when the child was born • he has recognized or acknowledged the child; or