Acronyms Used At This Web Site

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AcronymFull Title

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A2AAlternatives to Abortion
ABAWDAble Bodied Adult without Dependents
ACT(Active) Public assistance benefit is active
ADAAmericans with Disabilities Act
AFDCAid to Families with Dependent Children
AFDC-UPAid to Families with Dependent Children - Unemployed Parents
APP(Pending) Application is pending and will be processed as soon as possible
APSRAnnual Progress and Service Report (Chafee - Independent Living)
APV(Approved) SNAP (Food Stamp) application has been approved for expedited benefits.
AYABArea Youth Advisory Board (Chafee - Independent Living)

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BEPBusiness Enterprise Program
BPBlind Pension
C-STARComprehensive Substance Treatment abuse and Rehabilitation
CAREChild Abuse Resource Education (physical medical exam)
CASACourt-appointed Special Advocates
CA/NHUChild Abuse and Neglect Hotline Unit
CCDBGChild Care and Development Block Grant
CDChildren’s Division
CFCIPChafee Foster Care Independence Program
CFSPChild and Family Service Plan (Chafee - Independent Living)
ChafeeNot an acronym. The Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 established the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program.
CHIPChildren’s Health Insurance Program
CJAChildren’s Justice Act
CLO(Closed) Case has closed
CPSComprehensive Psychiatric Services
CSBGCommunity Services Block Grant
CWSChild Welfare Services

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DBFDivision of Budget and Finance (Renamed to Division of Finance and Administration in 2008)
DCNDepartment Case Number
DCSEDivision of Child Support Enforcement
DDDevelopmentally Disabled
DFASDivision of Finance and Administration
DFSDivision of Family Services (Renamed to Family Support Division in 2003)
DGSDivision of General Services (Renamed to Division of Finance and Administration in 2008)
DLSDivision of Legal Services
DMSDivision of Medical Services renamed to MO HealthNet Division in August 2007.
DODirector’s Office
DSMDisease State Management
DSSDepartment of Social Services
DVSSDomestic Violence Shelters and Services
DYSDivision of Youth Services

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EAEmergency Assistance
EBTElectronic Benefit Transfer
ECIPEnergy Crisis Intervention Program
EU(Eligibility Unit) Everyone living in a household that is receiving benefits
EPSDTEarly Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment
EXP(Expired) Certification has expired

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FACESFamily And Children Electronic System
FAMISFamily Assistance Management Information Systems
FFSFee-for-Service
FPSFamily Preservation Services
FSDFamily Support Division
FSPFood Stamp Program
FUTURESMissouri JOBS Program

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HCYHealthy Children and Youth
HIPAAHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HIPPThe Health Insurance Premium Payment
HRCHuman Resource Center

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ICPCInterstate Compact on Placement of Children
ILPIndependent Living Program
INIT(Initial) Application is new
ITSDInformation Technology Services Division

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JAGJJobs for America’s Graduates
JCYOIJim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative

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LIHEAPLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program
LIHWAPLow Income Home Water Assistance Program

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MACSSMissouri Automated Child Support System
MASPMissouri Adoption Subsidy Program
MC+Medical Care Programs (renamed to MO HealthNet in 2007)
MAFMedical Assistance for Families (renamed to MO HealthNet for Families in 2007)
MHDMO HealthNet Division (formerly Division of Medical Services)
MHNMO HealthNet for Families (formerly Medical Assistance for Families)
MMPMissouri Mentoring Partnership
MRDD WaiverMental Retardation Developmental Disabilities Waiver
MWAMissouri Work Assistance Program.

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NEMTNon-Emergency Medical Transportation
NILANational Independent Living Association
NMSNNational Medical Support Notice

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PHIProtected Health Information (HIPAA required)

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QMBQualified Medicare Beneficiary
REJ(Rejected) Application is rejected
RSBRehab Services for the Blind

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SABSupplemental Aid to the Blind
SAFESexual Assault Forensic Examination
SCHIPState Children’s Health Insurance Program
SEDSevere Emotional Disturbances
SLMBSpecified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary
SNAPSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Missouri Food Stamps)
SNCSupplemental Nursing Care
SSNSocial Security Number
STATState Technical Assistance Team
SYABState Youth Advisory Board (Chafee - Independent Living)

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TANFTemporary Assistance for Needy Families
TLATransitional Living Advocate
TLGTransitional Living Group Home
TLPTransitional Living Program
TLSTransitional Living Single/Scattered Site Apartments
TMLY/NONTMLYTime in which your application was received
TPLThird Party Liability
TWHATicket to Work Health Assurance Program
VOCAVictims of Crime Act
VRVocational Rehabilitation

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WICSpecial Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children