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becomes effective the first of the month following the month in which the eligibility worker acts on the case. For example, if application is made 8/29/94, and the case was acted upon by the eligibility worker in September, the collection date would be 10/1/94. TANF benefits would be effective 9/1/94. The only individual who may legally assign support rights is the parent/caretaker relative. If an individual other than the parent/caretaker signs the application, a separate assignment of support rights must be obtained from the parent/caretaker.

One of the results of this assignment is that the payment of all child and spousal support to which the AG is entitled, is made to the Division of Family Resources rather than to the TANF recipient. All support payments must be reported and paid to the Child Support Bureau. The DFR is responsible for the conversion of child support payments to the Child Support Bureau as soon as possible after eligibility is established. 2436.05.10 COOPERATION IN OBTAINING SUPPORT (C)

The policy stated in this section only applies to Two-Parent TANF and Regular TANF.

Each applicant for or recipient of assistance or non- recipient parent/caretaker relative, unless exempt as described in Section 2436.10.05, is required to cooperate in: • Identifying and locating the parent of a child for whom assistance is requested. • Establishing the paternity of a child born out of wedlock for which assistance is requested. • Providing complete information required to obtain support. • Obtaining support payments for the applicant/recipient and for a child for whom assistance is requested; and • Obtaining any other payments or property due the applicant/recipient or the child for whom assistance is requested.

Cooperation includes the following: • Appearing at the offices of the child support agency as necessary, to provide verbal or written information or documentary evidence known to be possessed (or reasonably obtainable) that is essential to obtaining support. • Appearing as a party to or witness at court or other hearings or proceedings • Providing information, or attesting to the lack of information, under penalty of perjury • Forwarding any support payments received after the assignment has been executed to the designated child support agency. 2436.05.10.05

CHILD SUPPORT COOPERATION REQUIREMENTS (C)

Information is to be provided about each absent parent named as a parent of the child. This includes any alleged, acknowledged, or legal parent.

When a minor parent is included as the eligible caretaker in the TANF AG, cooperation is required in providing information about the parent of the minor's child as well as the parent(s) of the minor parent who do not reside with them.