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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP full month is prorated for the partial month. If the prorated value of the subsidy is $76 or more, $76 is budgeted. If the prorated value is less than $76, the actual amount of prorated subsidy value is budgeted. Exception: If there are verifiable barriers to an individual being allowed to reside in a subsidized residence, do not budget the $76 until the household is able to return to the residence (e.g., flood, fire, condemned property, padlocked eviction, domestic violence). 736.9 Independent Living Payments (toc) Payments for the Independent Living Program are made from Title IV-E funds and are distributed by Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) staff to certain children when they leave foster care. Payments: are exempt Count as unearned income. Exception: Exempt any amount of the payments intended to reimburse the child for expenses other than those for normal living. 736.10 Individual Development Account (IDA) (toc) The use of Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) is intended to improve the economic independence and stability of individuals and families and to promote and support the transition to economic self- sufficiency. Federal funds match the amount of earnings low-income working individuals and families deposit into an IDA. IDA savings are to be used for a first home purchase, post-secondary educational expenses, or business capitalization. EXEMPT (while the individual is participating in the IDA program). • Matching funds deposited into an • Matching funds deposited into an established established IDA; IDA; and • Interest accruing on the matching funds; • Interest accruing on the matching funds. and Earned income deposited into an IDA is budged in earned by the individual. • Funds (earnings) deposited and interest the determining eligibility and allotment amounts for the month received Once the earned income is deposited into the IDA, the funds are excluded resources. A-736.8 INCOME Subsidized Housing Assistance Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 26 Jun 26 MTL 09/26