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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP If the household is described in situation… And the legal major parent(s) chooses to apply for TANF Include in the assistance unit… Using these budgeting procedures, A yes, All household members. Treat the minor parent as a child. Combine and count income/ resources according to TANF guidelines for exempt and countable income and resources A no, Minor parent Minor parent’s child Apply the legal parent’s income using Responsible Parent Deeming / Stepparent budgeting procedures in E&P MS A-660. Treat the minor parent(s) income according to adult caregiver policies. B yes, All members except the Stepparent Treat the minor parent as a child. Apply the stepparent’s income if they are not included in the case. Follow budgeting procedures in E&P MS A-660. C yes, All members Treat the minor parent as a child. Count income according to TANF guidelines. If ineligible, process minor parent’s application according to the procedures in the next situation. B or C no, Minor parents Minor parent’s child Cout the legal parent’s income using Reasonable Parent Deeming/ Stepparent budgeting procedures. Treat the minor parent’s income according to adult caregiver policies. • The stepparent is considered a relative of a specified degree and can be included when the natural parent is incapacitated. INCOME Minor Parents Income Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 26 Jun 26 MTL 09/26 A-747