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.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM
An organization that provides advocacy services that may include housing or shelter, legal advocacy, crisis support, counseling, or other services to victims/survivors.