Policy Effective: October 1, 2016

One parent and at least one child living in the home; or

One parent and at least one child living in the home with a second parent incarcerated for more than 30 days; or

Two parents living in the home with one parent incapacitated and not able to provide care for their children because of the incapacity.

Incapacity - One parent in a household who cannot work and provide child care because of a physical, emotional or mental impairment while the other parent works.

A statement must be provided to verify the parent’s incapacity and w hy the incapacity prohibits them from providing care for their children AND that the incapacity is expected to last for at least 30 days.

The statement can be verified in one of the following ways:

Receipt of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits from the Social Security Administration if it proves the incapacity prohibits the parent from providing care for their children;

100% disabled by the Veteran's Administration if it proves the incapacity prohibits the parent from providing care for their children; or

By submitting a written statement from a Licensed:

Medical Doctor (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Physician's Assistant (PA)

Mental Health Therapist engaged in the practice of mental health therapy. This includes a psychologist, clinical social worker, certified social worker, marriage and family therapist, MD, DO, APRN, and professional counselor.

A parent's participation in employment and/or training/education or any other activity demonstrates that the parent is not incapacitated.

An exception may be granted if verification supports re-training as a requirement to resolve the incapacity and inability to provider care for the children. Contact the State Program Specialist when unusual situations occur