What is the required response when a child is born into an FNS unit?

When a child is born into a Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) unit, the appropriate response is to react to the reported change. This is important because the addition of a child to the household can affect the family's eligibility for benefits, the benefit amount, and the overall status of the FNS unit. It ensures that the family's benefits are accurately adjusted to reflect their current household composition.

By reacting to the reported change, caseworkers can ensure that the benefits provided to the family meet their needs and comply with federal and state regulations regarding household composition and eligibility assessments. This proactive approach helps support the family's nutritional needs and maintain the integrity of the assistance program.

Updating records in NC FAST is also a necessary component of addressing this change, but the initial required response focuses on recognizing the change and taking necessary steps to evaluate and adjust benefits accordingly.