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Temporarily Absent Family Members <br />The income of family members approved to live in the unit will be counted, even if the family <br />member is temporarily absent from the unit [HCV GB, p. 5-18]. <br />SAHA Policy <br />Unless specifically excluded by the regulations, the income of all family members <br />approved to live in the unit will be counted, even if the family member is temporarily <br />absent from the unit. <br />Generally, an individual who is or is expected to be absent from the assisted unit for 90 <br />consecutive days or less is considered temporarily absent and continues to be considered <br />a family member. Generally, an individual who is or is expected to be absent from the <br />assisted unit for more than 90 consecutive days is considered permanently absent and no <br />longer a family member. Exceptions to this general policy are discussed below. <br />Absent Students <br />SAHA Policy <br />When someone who has been considered a family member attends school away from <br />home, the person will continue to be considered a family member unless information <br />becomes available to SAHA indicating that the student has established a separate <br />household or the family declares that the student has established a separate household. <br />The student must be present at the annual recertification interview or they may be <br />removed from the household. <br />Absences Due to Placement in Foster Care <br />Children temporarily absent from the home as a result of placement in foster care are considered <br />members of the family [24 CFR 5.403]. <br />SAHA Policy <br />If a child has been placed in foster care, SAHA will verify with the appropriate agency <br />whether and when the child is expected to be returned to the home. Unless the agency <br />confirms that the child has been permanently removed from the home, the child will be <br />counted as a family member. <br />Absent Head, Spouse, or Cohead <br />SAHA Policy <br />An employed head, spouse, or co-head absent from the unit more than 90 days due to <br />employment will continue to be considered a family member. <br />EXHIBIT 1