# Documentation and Determination of Family Size

(a) The parent shall obtain and provide supporting documentation regarding the number of children and parents in the family as listed on the application for services. 

              (1) The number of children shall be documented by providing any one of the following documents, as applicable: 

                            (A) Birth certificates or other live birth records; 

                            (B) Court orders regarding child custody; 

                            (C) Adoption documents; 

                            (D) Records of Foster Care placements; 

                            (E) School or medical records; 

                            (F) County welfare department records; or 

                            (G) Other reliable documentation indicating the relationship of the child to the parent. 

              (2) If only one parent has signed the application and the information provided pursuant to subsection (a)(1) indicates the child(ren) in the family has another parent whose name does not appear on the application, then the parent who has signed the application shall self-certify the presence or absence of that parent under penalty of perjury and shall not be required to submit additional information documenting the presence or absence of the second parent. 

(b) For income eligibility and family fee purposes, when a child and that child's siblings are living in a family that does not include their biological or adoptive parent, such as, formal or informal custodial family arrangements or foster care: 

              (1) Only the child and related siblings shall be counted to determine family size; 

              (2) The adjusted monthly income of the child and any related siblings, which includes payments specifically for the care and well-being of the child(ren) that are made payable to and received by the adult who lives with and is responsible for the care and welfare of the child(ren), is counted to determine income eligibility; and 

              (3) The adult(s) who live(s) with and has responsibility for the care and welfare of the child(ren), must meet a need criterion as specified in Education Code section 8263(a)(1)(B).

> NOTE: Authority cited: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8261 and 8263, Education Code; and 45 Code of Federal Regulations Section 98.21.


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