Glossary C-words (FSM)

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Child Care Cost — the cost of care for a child’s needs, supervision, food, activity, and rest in order to allow the parent(s) to prepare for, secure, or maintain employment or employment related training.

Child Support — payments for the maintenance and care made to and on behalf of a child.

Client Error — a misunderstanding which results in the individual receiving an incorrect benefit amount or level of assistance.

Countable Income — available income minus excluded income and adjustments for determining the gross amount of income.

Countable Resources — real or personal property which is considered in determining eligibility.

Current Change — a change that has already occurred.