Hardship extension – federal and state regulations restrict TANF receipt for a total of 60 calendar months unless a hardship extension is approved. Hardship extensions may be approved by AFS TANF staff when the adult is under-employed, has a pending disability application with the Social Security Administration, is caring for a disabled child or spouse, is being treated for mental illness or substance abuse, or is attending a training or educational activity that will be completed in less than 12 months. Policy regarding this term is located at:
Public Assistance Procedures:
- 340:65-3-8. Determination of continuing eligibility
TANF:
- 340:10-1-4. Conditions of eligibility; and
- 340:10-3-56. Household composition
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