deprivation Lack of parental support or care due to the death, continued absence, or incapacity of a parent or the unemployment of one or both parents.

Lack of parental support A payment made, either voluntarily or as a result of a court order, as alimony or for the support of a child or spouse. or care due to the death, continued absence, or incapacity of a parent (1) For Medical Assistance, the biological or adoptive father or mother of a child under age 21. (2) As a legally responsible relative for TANF, the biological or adoptive father or mother of a TANF dependent child, including a TANF minor parent. (3) As a legally responsible relative for GA, the biological or adoptive father or mother of an unemancipated child under age 19, including a GA minor parent. NOTE: A putative father is not a parent until paternity is established. or the unemployment of one or both parents.