WAC 388-444-0050   Good cause for failure to register for work or for not participating in the FS E&T program.  (1) A nonexempt client may have good cause for refusing or failing to register for work or to participate in the FS E&T program.

     (2) Good cause reasons include, but are not limited to:

     (a) Illness of the client;

     (b) Illness of another household member requiring the help of the client;

     (c) A household emergency;

     (d) The unavailability of transportation; or

     (e) Lack of adequate dependent care for children six through twelve years of age.

     (3) A client who is determined by the department to lack good cause for failing or refusing to participate in FS E&T is disqualified and is not eligible to receive food assistance.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057 and 74.08.090. 98-16-044, § 388-444-0050, filed 7/31/98, effective 9/1/98.]