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(3) The minor parent lived apart from his or her own parent or legal guardian for a period of at least one year before either the birth of the dependent child or the parent’s having made application for FI; (4) The physical or emotional health or safety of the minor parent or dependent child would be jeopardized if they resided in the same residence with the minor parent’s parent or legal guardian; (5) There is otherwise good cause for the minor parent and dependent child to receive assistance while living apart from the minor parent’s parent, legal guardian, or other adult relative, or an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement. (6) If a minor parent makes allegations supporting the conclusion that paragraph J(4) of this section applies, the Department shall determine whether it is justified. (7) The circumstances justifying a determination of good cause include but are not limited to written statements from at least two corroborating persons showing that it is not in the best interest of the minor parent to live with his or her parents, legal guardian or in an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement. (8) When a minor parent and his or her dependent child are required to live with the minor parent’s parent, legal guardian, or other adult relative, or in an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement, then FI is paid (where possible) in the form of a protective payment. (9) A minor parent applicant shall be informed directly about FI eligibility requirements including his or her rights and responsibilities under the program. He or she shall be told of the possible exemptions set forth in this section and be asked whether one or more of the exemptions is applicable to his or her situation. The Department will assist the minor in obtaining the necessary verification if one or more of these exemptions is alleged. K. Denial of Benefits to Strikers. Participation in a strike shall not constitute good cause to leave, or to refuse to seek or accept employment. (1) FI benefits will be denied to any family for any month in which any caretaker relative with whom the child is living is, on the last day of such month, participating in a strike; and (2) No individual’s needs shall be included in determining the amount of assistance payable for any month to a family under the plan if, on the last day of such month, such individual is participating in a strike. (3) Definitions: ‘‘Strike’’ is defined by using the National Labor Relations Board definition (29 U.S.C. 142(2)). For purposes of paragraph (1) above, ‘‘caretaker relative’’ means any natural or adoptive parent. L. Identity and Proof of Residence. The Department shall require that all persons applying for assistance shall provide acceptable identification and proof of residence in the State. M. Change Reporting Requirements. Family Independence applicants and recipients shall report the following changes within ten days: (1) A change in the composition of the household; (2) A change of address; or (3) Obtaining a job or losing a job. (4) Failure to report any of the above changes does not excuse the client from repayment of benefits in the situation where failure to report caused an overpayment of the FI benefit. N. Child Support Requirements. (1) Cooperation with Child Support. (a) Applicants and recipients of FI must provide as a condition of receiving benefits: (i) The first and last name of the absent parent and putative father and any known licenses as defined in 1976 Code Section 20-7-941(4); and (ii) At least two of the following items on each absent parent and each putative father named: date of birth, SSN, last known home address, last known employer’s name and address, or either of the absent parent’s parent’s name and address. (iii) An applicant or recipient who fails to provide this information or who provides the names of two putative fathers, both of whom are excluded from paternity by genetic testing, is