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Nevada TANF State Plan P a g e | 5 5 Effective December 31, 2020
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Diversion Payments Diversion payments are financial payments designed to meet an immediate emergent need that will prevent the family from requiring ongoing cash benefits in accordance with Nevada’s or another state’s policy provisions. Domestic Partner Nevada law (NRS 122A) defines the relationship of a Domestic Partner as a spouse or former spouse, and therefore the partnership must be considered in establishing eligibility. The law clarifies a domestic partnership is not a marriage but rather a type of civil contract recognized in Nevada. Domestic Partners are considered spouses and have the same rights, protections, and benefits as are granted to and imposed upon spouses.
The Nevada Office of the Secretary of State shall issue a Certificate of Registered Domestic Partnership. Any reference to the date of marriage shall be deemed to refer to the date of registration of the domestic partnership. Domestic Partners that wish to terminate the partnership must file with the Secretary of State. Fictive Kin A person that is not related by blood to a child but has a significant emotional and positive relationship to the child as designated by a child welfare agency; and is only considered for the Foster Care Fictive Kin TANF program for children placed by a child welfare agency. Minor Parent An individual that is under the age of 18, has never been married, and is the natural parent of a dependent child. Relative Caregiver Any relative that is present in the home, supervises and cares for the TANF child(ren), and meets the relationship requirements. TANF Household/Assistance A TANF household/assistance unit is a person or group of Unit persons that live in the same home, are related by blood, adoption or marriage, and whose needs are included for cash benefits. The household must include either a dependent minor child that resides with a custodial parent or other adult relative caregiver, or a pregnant individual. Work-Eligible Individual Individuals whose participation in work activities is required to be used to calculate the TANF Work Participation Rate (WPR). These individuals fall into 2 groups: