Crossroads Program Policies and Procedures 401-01

 

Definitions 401-01-05

(Revised 11/1/14 ML #3424)

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Business (Work) Day - An official work day of the week which is between and includes Monday to Friday, but does not include weekends and public holidays during which the North Dakota Department of Human Services is closed.

 

Child Care Assistance Program – A program which provides help with child care costs for low-income families.

 

County Agency – The county social service agency.

 

Crossroads Case Manager – An employee of an agency contracted by the Department to provide services to Crossroads parents.

 

Crossroads Parent - An individual who has applied for or has been approved for Crossroads.

 

Crossroads Policy – The Crossroads Program Administrator.

 

Department - The North Dakota Department of Human Services.

 

Education Plan – A plan developed between the parent, the Crossroads Case Manager, and may include the education facility.

 

GED (General Education Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma) – A high-school degree awarded after successful completion of a series of examinations instead of attendance in a traditional classroom setting.

 

SSI (Supplemental Security Income) - A program administered under Title XVI of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.).

 

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - A program available for a limited time for families where deprivation exists for the child(ren) and income is insufficient to meet the needs of the family.