brief and infrequent absences Periods of time a caretaker of a child under age six is away from the child for reasons such as doctor visits, trips to the CAO, and shopping trips. This type of absence may also exist when the child attends a preschool activity such as day care, Headstart, or kindergarten for less than four hours per day. Absences due to part-time employment or training of the caretaker are reviewed on an individual basis, to determine if they are brief and infrequent.

Periods of time a caretaker of a child (1) A person under age 21. (2) For TANF, a person under age 18, or a person age 18 who is a full-time student in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training. (3) As a mandatory household member, a natural, adopted, or stepchild of any age or any person under age 18 and under the parental control of an adult household member. (4) For exclusion of income, a person under age 18 who is a student at least half-time and is under the parental control of another household member. under age six is away from the child for reasons such as doctor visits, trips to the CAO County Assistance Office., and shopping trips. This type of absence may also exist when the child attends a preschool activity such as day care, Headstart, or kindergarten for less than four hours per day. Absences due to part-time employment Employment that averages less than 30 hours a week in a calendar month. or training of the caretaker are reviewed on an individual basis, to determine if they are brief and infrequent.