Identify the individual who is not considered an ABAWD.

An ABAWD, or Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents, refers to individuals aged 18 to 49 who are not living in a household with minor children or are not exempt from work requirements for various reasons, including disability or receiving specific types of assistance.

The individual described in the correct answer is a 38-year-old with a 17-year-old child. This person is considered not to be an ABAWD because they are living with a dependent child, which exempts them from the ABAWD classification. The presence of a minor child in the household meets the criteria for exemption from the stringent work requirements that apply to ABAWDs.

In contrast, the other individuals listed do not have minor dependents in their care. The self-employed 46-year-old and the 30-year-old rated as disabled by the VA may be working or self-sufficient, but they do not fall under the exemption granted for individuals with dependents. The 25-year-old who is homeless and living in a shelter also does not have dependents and is classified as an ABAWD. Thus, the critical factor that distinguishes the 38-year-old from the others is their status as a caregiver for a minor child.