Topic: Child Only TANF
What does a child only case look like when a Bio/Adopted parent is not in the home? Caretaker Relative must be with the 5th degree of relationship. (Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, older siblings etc.) Caretaker Relative would not be included in the benefits for a child only case. Is the Caretaker Relative’s income included on the […]
Income Determination for Child Only TANF State Supplemental Income – SSI Parent most likely would be eligible for an ABD case. Income is not considered for TANF case. Parent with Retirement, Survivor, Disability Income – RSDI (SSA). If the parent receives RSDI (SSA) but does not have an ABD case and does not receive any […]
Child Only TANF with Biological/Adopted – Parent(s) in the Home What does a child only case look like when a biological / adopted parent is in the home? No adult is included in the benefits. One of both parents can be: On SSI An ineligible Alien A Fleeing Felon Is the Biological/Adoptive parent’s income included […]
Policy Links Regarding Specified Degree of Relationship
Needy caretaker – A relative (other than the natural or adoptive parent) meeting the specified degree of relationship applying for TANF for a child.
Degree of relationship – is a term used by the TANF program.
Policy 340:10-9-1 Specified Degree of Relationship In order to receive TANF, the child in the home must be related to the applicant within five degrees. Appendix I-7 (08AX028E) shows a Family Tree with degrees of kinship according to the law. Relationship may be based on blood, adoption or marriage (even if the marriage is terminated […]
The steps to coding a Child Only TANF case are the same as any other TANF case with the exception of the Household and TANF Work tab. This coding is shown below. On the “Household” tab in FACS the child’s “Relationship to Payee” must be coded as follows: Payee’s relationship to child: Coding for […]
Forms Required for TANF Renewal
How Often is a TANF Renewal Required? All TANF cases must be renewed at least once every 12 months, unless one of the following conditions applies. Cases meeting these conditions require a renewal every 6 months: Payment standard reductions because of program violations per OAC 340:10-3-57(g) Hardship extension approvals per OAC 340:10-3-56(a)(2)(E) Note: These may require […]