Adequate notice must meet all of the requirements set forth in 18 NYCRR § 358-2.2.

Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) was a program of cash assistance and services created by Title IV-A of the Social Security Act of 1935. See 42 U.S.C. former §§ 601-617 (1995). The AFDC program was repealed and replaced on August 21, 1996 by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193), which created Block Grants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). See 42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq.

Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) was a program of cash assistance and services created by Title IV-A of the Social Security Act of 1935. See 42 U.S.C. former §§ 601-617 (1995). The AFDC program was repealed and replaced on August 21, 1996 by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193), which created Block Grants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). See 42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq.

"Aid continuing means the right to have public assistance, medical assistance, food stamp benefits or services continued unchanged until the fair hearing decision is issued." 18 NYCRR § 358-2.5.

Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) are also known as Hearing Officers. "Hearing officer means an attorney assigned by OAH to preside at hearings." 18 NYCRR § 358-2.13.