Topic: Good Cause
Assignment of support – is a condition of eligibility for persons applying for TANF when the reason for deprivation is absence. Each applicant or recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) must assign to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) any child support rights, including cash medical, pending or continuing for any family […]
TANF Eligibility for Minor Parent To be included in the TANF benefit, a minor unmarried parent (under 18 years of age) must live with: A parent (natural, adoptive or stepparent) Legal guardian Other adult relative age 18 or older Live in a foster home Live in a maternity home Live in another supportive living arrangement […]
Immediately upon learning the client has applied for SSI and the client does not have private legal counsel, the Worker should complete a Disability Advocacy Program (DAP) referral with the client and submit for no cost legal representation through Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Client must sign the Referral for the Disability Advocacy Program 08TA010E […]
Types of TANF Program Violations
Complete and accurate case notes are important whenever you take action on a case or speak with a client. The information below provides important items to document in case notes that are specific to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. New Application/Review Document the application date Record the interview date Substance Abuse Screening […]