Tracking #2009-00395
Final adoption of emergency rule 7/10/09, eff. 9/1/09
(Former Tracking #2009-00487 for emergency adoption 6/5/09, eff. 6/5/09)

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Revision of Sections 3.605 and 3.638 were adopted on an emergency basis at the 6/5/2009 State Board rule-making session, with an effective date of 6/5/2009 (Rule-making# 09-3-31-1). Statement of Basis and Purpose and specific statutory authority for these revisions were incorporated by reference into the rule. These materials are available for review by the public during normal working hours at the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Boards and Commissions, State Board Administration.
Revision of Sections 3.605 and 3.638 were final (permanent) adoption of emergency rules at the 7/10/2009 State Board rule-making session, with an effective date of 9/1/2009 (Rule-making# 09-3-31-1). Statement of Basis and Purpose and specific statutory authority for these revisions were incorporated by reference into the rule. These materials are available for review by the public during normal working hours at the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Boards and Commissions, State Board Administration.  

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3.605  DEFINITIONS [Rev. eff. 9/1/09]

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A “noncustodial parent” means an individual who, at the time he/she requests and receives program services: 
A.  Is a parent of a minor child; and,
B.  Is a resident of Colorado; and,
C.  Does not live in the same household as the minor child.

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3.638  OPTIONAL NONCUSTODIAL PARENT PROGRAMS [Rev. eff. 9/1/09]
A county may provide services under the Colorado Works Program to a noncustodial parent (as defined in Section 3.605), in accordance with the county’s approved plan.   Eff  11/30/2007
A.  A noncustodial parent shall not be eligible to receive a basic cash assistance grant under the program.   Eff  11/30/2007
B.  Such services provided to a noncustodial parent shall be intended to promote the sustainable employment of the noncustodial parent and enable such parent to pay child support.   Eff  11/30/2007
C.  Provision of such services shall not negatively impact the eligibility for benefits or services of the custodial parent.   Eff  11/30/2007
D.  Any services offered to a noncustodial parent shall be based on the county’s review of: 
1.  The noncustodial parent’s request for services; and, 
2.  The county’s assessment of the noncustodial parent’s needs. 

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