Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 2515.05P Living with Specified Relative - Determining If Child Resides with Specified Relative

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF INCOME MAINTENANCEPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 7-1-87 Transmittal: UP-87-2 P-2515.05 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Categorical Eligibility Requirements PROCEDURES ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: Living with Specified Relative AFDC _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Determining if Child Resides with Specified Relative ______________________________________________________________________________

P-2515.05 1. Check if the relationship established between the child and the caretaker relative meets the degree of relationship specified in policy.

2. If either the child or caretaker relative are temporarily absent from the home at any one time, determine if:

° the caretaker relative is providing continuous care and supervision of the child;

° the duration of the absence is approaching the 90 consecutive day limitation.

3. If jurisdiction of the child is held by another make sure it meets the limitations set by policy.