245.15 Verification Requirements SR 07-20, 09/07 (FSM-A)

Require third party documentation to establish that an ABAWD individual meets ABAWD work participation criteria, "cure" criteria, or at least one exemption criteria.

Exception: A statement from the child's parent or individual exercising parental control is sufficient to document the child's intent to return to the home unless there is conflicting evidence.

Acceptable third party documentation includes signed and currently dated third party written statements or District Office verbal contact with the third party which confirms that the individual meets the appropriate ABAWD requirement or exemption criteria listed in one of the headings below. Self-employed individuals and individuals who are unpaid or work for in-kind services must document the actual number of hours worked and cannot substitute earnings or dollar value of work performed as equal to an hourly figure based on the federal minimum wage.

Exemption Criteria:

. hours of employment;

. membership in a household that includes a child under age 18, regardless of relationship to or responsibility for the minor;

. age of ABAWD individual and/or dependents;

. intent of child to return to the home if temporarily absent;

. pregnancy or inability to work;

. disability of an adult household member who requires the ABAWD's care;

. work participation in an unemployment compensation program;

. place of residency (i.e., residing in areas served by the Berlin, Conway, or Littleton District Offices);

. student status; or

. regular participation in a supervised alcohol and drug treatment program.

ABAWD Work Participation Requirements/ABAWD "Cure" Requirements:

. hours of employment;

. hours of unpaid work or work for in-kind services;

. participation in a state or local workfare program that is to the satisfaction of the town or city requiring the workfare; or

. participation in and compliance with a work program other than job search or job search training.