DEDUCTION
An amount of income not counted in the computation of a person's income because its use or intended use is for certain specific expenses.

DEEM
To allow a participant to meet the TANF core hour requirement when the participant meets 1 of the following conditions:

If a teen parent is attending high school or GED classes an average of 1 or more hours per week and is meeting the school’s attendance requirements.

DCYF
The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families

DHS
The Minnesota Department of Human Services.

DISQUALIFIED PERSON
A person who is ineligible for assistance due to non-cooperation with a program procedure. The length of disqualification may vary depending on which program provisions the person violated or failed to comply with.

DISQUALIFY
To make a person ineligible for assistance because of non-cooperation with a program procedure.

DISREGARD
An amount of income which is excluded in determining NET INCOME.

DIVERSIONARY WORK PROGRAM
A short-term, work focused program for families applying for cash benefits. It provides a maximum of 4 consecutive months in a 12-month period, of necessary services and supports to families which will lead to unsubsidized employment, increase economic stability, and reduce the risk of needing longer term assistance under MFIP.

DOCUMENTATION
A written statement or record that substantiates or validates an assertion made by a person or an action taken by a person, agency, or entity. For example, supporting evidence that the hours and activities have been verified.