R986-600-614. How to Determine Who Is Included in the Family

  (1) Family size must be determined to establish income eligibility for adult and youth services. Family size is determined by counting the maximum number of family members in a single residence during the six months prior to the date of application, not including the current month. Family members included in the income determination:

  (a) a husband and wife and dependent children;

  (b) parent(s)or legal guardian(s) and dependent children;

  (c) a husband and wife, if there are no dependent children, and

  (d) two people living in a single residence who are not married but have children in common.

  (e) dependent is defined as the client's statement that the child is claimable as an IRS dependent.

  (2) A client can be considered a "family" of one, if the client is living alone or with a family member and has a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

  (3) The income of the parent or guardian is not counted for a client who is over the age of 19 and the parents cannot claim him or her as an IRS dependent.