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13. The EWB is fleeing to avoid prosecution or confinement or is in violation of probation or parole.*

G. In Emergency Assistance - The assistance unit includes:

1. In cases of natural disaster, fire, or a family facing eviction, any member of the child's family living in the home whose income is considered countable for purposes of determining TANF eligibility. (See 302.2)

302.8 FORMING THE COMPLEX ASSISTANCE UNIT - The most common type of assistance unit consists of one caretaker/relative and child(ren) living in a household. The following guidelines have been established to aid in determining who shall be included in an assistance unit when the household contains complex family situations:

A. Minor Parent(s) - A minor parent is an individual under 18 years of age who is the natural parent of a child. A senior parent is a parent of the minor parent. Minor parents must meet school attendance requirements in order to have their needs included in the payment.

An unmarried minor parent, for purposes of TANF guidance, is a minor who is single, separated, or divorced. A married minor parent is a minor who is married and living with his/her spouse.

*Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996

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