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Second Parent

A parent who is eligible to participate in a W-2 employment position but is not because the first parent is already a participant in a W-2 employment position.

Secondary migrant(s)

A refugee who moves from their initial reception and placement site to a different state.

Severely Disabled Child

A child less than 18-years-old who has a physical, emotional or mental impairment which is diagnosed medically, behaviorally, or psychologically.  The impairment is characterized by the need for individually planned and coordinated care, treatment, vocational rehabilitation or other services which has resulted or is likely to result in a substantial limitation on the ability to function in at least three (3) of the following areas:  1. Self-care  2. Receptive and expressive language  3. Learning  4. Mobility  5. Self-direction  6. Capacity for independent living  7. Economic self-sufficiency

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

A disability payment program available individuals who have earned sufficient credits based on taxable work. The program is administered by the Social Security Administration.

Sponsor

A sponsor is a person who, or any public or private agency or organization that, executes an affidavit of support or similar agreement for an alien to ensure the alien does not become a public charge.  The agreement is a condition of the alien’s entry into the U.S.

Stipend

A stipend is a non-recurrent, short-term benefit provided to noncustodial parents to create greater incentives for participation in W-2

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

A federal cash assistance program designed to help low-income individuals who are aged, blind and/or disabled.

Supportive Services Planner (SSP)

A W-2 agency employee, county government employee or contracted employee who determines eligibility for W-2 supportive services such as food stamps, Medical Assistance, child care, and Emergency Assistance.  The SSP will not provide case management to participants in W-2 employment positions.

Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE)

A web-based service that provides immigration status verification to federal, state, and local benefit-granting agencies and institutions.



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