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I TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP A parent/caretaker relative who fails to report such absence by the end of the five-day period it becomes clear the child will be absent for longer than the specified allowable time period is ineligible to participate in the TANF program 941.6.1 Ineligible Period for Absence of Minor Child for Significant Period (toc) Minor children absent longer than the Unreported changes are pursued for IPV and/or a specified period are ineligible to receive TANF claim benefits. The disqualification for a parent/ caretaker who fails to report such absence by the end of the five-day period will be determined through the IPV process. Note: Remove the ineligible child(ren) as soon as administratively possible. If the only eligible child has left the home or was never in the home, the case must be terminated. The IPV process will still be followed. 941.7 Non-Cooperation with Social Security Number Requirements (toc) Each household/assistance unit member or persons requesting assistance for themselves must provide a Social Security number or apply for a Social Security Number at a Social Security office. A person seeking benefits on behalf of children in their care must provide the children’s Social Security numbers or meet enumeration requirements to receive assistance. If an individual fails to comply, or voluntarily chooses not to provide an enumeration: Terminate or deny assistance. If a household member has refused or failed without good cause to provide or apply for an SSN, then that individual shall be ineligible to participate in SNAP. Always evaluate the circumstances for “good cause” or “religious beliefs” as reasons for not providing or pursuing enumeration (see E&P MS A-1300). Note: Undocumented non-citizens are not required to obtain or provide a Social Security number, as the Social Security Administration may not issue one to these individuals. Refer to E&P MS A-1300 for newborn enumeration rules for SNAP and TANF. B-941.6 PROGRAM VIOLATIONS/ SANCTIONS Absence of Minor Child for Significant Period Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 13 July 26 MTL 13/26