In screening a child/family for eligibility for the Fund, expenses and income shall be measured by any prior consecutive 12-month time period in the seven years (84 months) prior to the date the application for assistance is postmarked and mailed, faxed, or electronically delivered to the State Office. The income will be reported for the same prior consecutive 12-month time period. Applications may be accepted any time throughout the year.
N.J. Admin. Code § 10:155-1.13