3000.4 TANF and State Only Foster Care

If a child is living with a minor parent and the minor parent receives State Only Foster Care payments, the child may receive cash assistance. The minor parent cannot be included in the cash assistance program. The minor parent may be a TANF payee if she cares for the child and is capable of handling funds. Contact the minor parent's Child Protective Services worker for this determination. If someone other than the minor parent cares for the child or if the minor parent is not capable of handling funds, an adult in the household may be payee. The minor parent is not included in the TANF grant and the State Only Foster Care payment is not considered income to the child. 14 DE Reg. 304 (10/01/10)