Mo. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 40-2.365
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 13 CSR 40-2.365 - Prohibition Against Payment of Temporary Assistance on Behalf of Minor Children Who Are Absent from the Home for a Significant Period of TimePURPOSE: This rule prohibits the payment of Temporary Assistance to minor children who are absent from the home for a significant period of time.
(1) For the purpose of the administration of the Temporary Assistance Program, the Division of Family Services shall not provide assistance to or on behalf of- (A) A minor child who has been, or is expected by a parent (or other caretaker relative) of the child to be, temporarily absent from the home for a period exceeding ninety (90) consecutive days; or(B) An individual who is a parent (or other caretaker relative) of a minor child and who fails to notify the Division of Family Services of the absence of the minor child from the home for the period specified in or provided for pursuant to subsection (1)(A), by the end of the five (5)-day period that begins with the date that it becomes clear to the parent (or relative) that the minor child will be absent for such period so specified or provided for. AUTHORITY: sections 207.020 and 208.040.5, RSMo 1994.* Emergency rule filed Feb. 18, 1998, effective March 1, 1998, terminated Aug. 10, 1998. Original rule filed Jan. 16, 1998, effective Aug. 1, 1998. *Original authority: 207.020, RSMo 1945, amended 1961, 1965, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1993 and 208.040.5, RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1969, 1982, 1985.