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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF If the mother is unable to provide written documentation, accept the man's statement he is not the father and determine a single parent household accordingly. If there is more than one alleged father and the mother is living with one of them, consider a single parent family. 323.3.2 Documentation — Unwed Parents Living Together When an unwed father claims he is the father of a child(ren) and there are no other alleged/presumptive fathers who have been named, refer the father to Vital Statistics. Both maternal and paternal consent must be acknowledged, and signatures obtained. If the alleged biological father refuses or fails to contact Vital Statistics and presumption cannot be established, include only the mother and child(ren) in the TANF household. 323.3.3 Domicile Verification Verify domicile (living with a specified relative) using one of the following methods: ● For a preschool age child (not all inclusive) – observe the interaction between the child and caregiver in either the home or the office; – obtain a statement from non-relative landlord; – obtain a statement from a non-relative neighbor, friends, Investigative staff; or – obtain a statement from the state or county social services agency or the Indian social services agency. ● For a school-age child (not all inclusive) – contact school officials or use a current school record showing the same address as the caregiver; – obtain a statement from non-relative landlord; – obtain a statement from a non-relative neighbor; – observe the interaction between the child and caretaker, either at the office or home, if it does not interfere with school attendance; or – obtain the school name for each school-age child. If the relative caregiver does not know where the child attends school and cannot provide a reasonable explanation, consider the child’s place of residence questionable. Verification from the school is required (Form 2257 or enrollment records). 324 MINOR PARENT A minor parent is an individual who is under the age of 18, has never been married, and is the natural parent of a dependent child. The parent is no longer considered a minor beginning the month following the month in which they become 18. A minor parent must: ● Cooperate with child support requirements (see manual section A-1600), A-323 Division of Welfare and Supportive Services HOUSEHOLD DETERMINATION Eligibility and Payments Manual 323.3.1 Paternity Conflicts – Unwed Couples MTL 05/24 Nov 24