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SSI recipient is the parent/caretaker relative, that individual is responsible for TANF eligibility requirements for school attendance, immunization, and child support, and appropriate sanctions will apply to the case for this individual’s failure to meet TANF eligibility requirements including the family benefit cap. Family Benefit Cap The TANF benefit is limited to children existing or conceived at the time the parent or caretaker relative initially qualifies for assistance. Only children born into the family during the first 10 months of assistance or a child whose date of birth is prior to the end of the 10-month cap period for the case may be added to the benefit unless the child meets one of the exception reasons. Children in the TANF assistance unit who are excluded from the benefit because of the family benefit cap are subject to all TANF requirements for child support cooperation, school attendance and immunizations, and the parent/caretaker is subject to TANF Work Program requirements, unless exempt. Expenses incurred for the care of children subject to the family benefit cap are allowed as a dependent care deduction.

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