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New Family Members Not Requiring Approval The addition of a family member as a result of birth, adoption, orcourt-awarded custody does not require SARA approval. However, the family is required to promptly notify SARA of the addition [24 CFR 982.551(h)(2)]. The family must inform SARA of the birth, adoption or court-awarded custody of a child within 14 days. New Family and Household Members Requiring Approval With the exception of children who j oin the family as a result of birth, adoption, or court- awarded custody, a family must request SARA approval to add a new family member [24 CFR 982.551(h)(2)] or other household member (live-in aide or foster child) [24 CFR 982.551(h)(4)]. When any new family member is added, SARA must conduct a reexamination to determine any new income or deductions associated with the additional family member, and to make appropriate adjustments in the family share of the rent and the HAP payment [24 CFR 982.516(e)] . If a change in family size causes a violation of Housing Quality Standards (HQS) space standards (see Chapter 8), SARA will issue the family a new voucher, and the family will find an acceptable unit as soon as possible. If an acceptable unit is available for rental by the family, SARA must terminate the HAP contract in accordance with its terms [24 CFR 982.403]. Families must request SARA approval to add a new family member, live-in aide, foster child, or foster adult. This includes any person not on the lease who is expected to stay in the unit for more than 30 days (consecutive or cumulative) within a twelve month period, thereby no longer qualifies as a "guest." Requests must be made in writing and approved by SARA prior to the individual moving in the unit. SARA will not approve the addition of a new family or household member unless the individual meets SAHA's eligibility criteria (see Chapter 3). SARA will not approve the addition of a foster child or foster adult if it will cause a violation of HQS space standards. If SARA determines an individual meets SAHA's eligibility criteria as defined in Chapter 3, SARA will provide written approval to the family. If the approval of a new family member or live-in aide will cause overcrowding according to HQS standards, the approval letter will explain that the family will be issued another voucher and will be required to move. If SARA determines that an individual does not meet SAHA's eligibility criteria as defined in Chapter 3, SARA will notify the family in writing of its decision to deny approval of the new family or household member and the reasons for the denial. SARA will make its determination within 14 days of receiving all information required to verify the individual's eligibility. Departure of a Family or Household Member Families must promptly notify SARA if any family member no longer lives in the unit [24 CFR 982.551(h)(3)].Becauw household members are considered when determining the family ~~02~12 Page 11-5