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for benefits unless there is another dependent child in the caretaker's assistance group who meets the physical custody requirement and is otherwise TANF cash assistance eligible. 2422.00.00 INSTITUTIONAL STATUS

An institution, as defined by federal regulation, is an establishment that furnishes (in single or multiple facilities) food, shelter, and some treatment or services to four or more persons unrelated to the proprietor. 2422.05.00 RESIDENTS OF INSTITUTIONS (S)

Residents of institutions, with certain exceptions, are not eligible to participate in the SNAP program. Individuals are considered residents of institutions when the institution provides them with the majority of their meals (50% of three meals or at least two meals a day) as a part of its normal services.

Students who purchase a majority of their meals at one of a school's facilities are considered residents of an institution regardless of whether obtaining meals at a school facility is mandatory or optional. (Refer to Section 3210.15.35 for definition of eligible student.)

Individuals who do not receive their meals from an authorized institution and prepare their own food or are participating in a delivered meals program or a communal dining program, are eligible for SNAP on the factor of residency. 2422.05.05 EXEMPTIONS FROM INSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS (S)

The following individuals residing in group facilities are residing in eligible institutions and are eligible for SNAP consideration: • Any narcotics addict or alcoholic who resides at a public or private non-profit facility or treatment center under the supervision of a drug alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program. • Residents of federally subsidized housing for the elderly under either Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 or Section 236 of the National Housing Act. • Certain blind and disabled individuals as defined in Section 3210.10.25 who live in authorized small group living arrangements. • Persons temporarily residing in a shelter for battered persons (such individuals shall be considered individual household AGs for purposes of applying for and participating in the program). • Residents of public or private nonprofit shelters for homeless individuals. 2432.05.00 REQUIREMENTS FOR REFUGEES (C)

The policy stated in this section only applies to the Refugee Cash Assistance category.