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622 Chapter 3:Processes and procedures • Section 1: Acting on reported changes (07/2026) • When the participant is approved for REF, Pre-TANF, SFPSS or TANF program benefits • When all dependent children are reported to be out of the home. When ONE approves EP, the approval notice also serves as the closure notice. No further action is needed by the worker. Other resources TANF Transitions *includes screenshots: Explains the requirements for timely reporting of details about new or changed income for ONE to reduce, close and transition TANF cases accurately TANF to ERDC transition When a TANF participant has gone over income, they may be able to continue to receive ERDC if they have a child care need. Participants who have been receiving Categorical ERDC child care support services while on TANF assistance may continue to receive Categorical ERDC for the remainder of their 12 month certification. ERDC benefits will only close during the 12 month certification if any of the following apply: • The family moved out of state • There are no longer eligible children in the home • The family requests benefit closure • Benefits were determined in error • The family’s income exceeds ongoing and exit income limits. An ERDC application is required when a child care request is made prior to TANF closing. Applicants can apply and sign online, by using the 415f or 7476, or through a verbal signature and application. Eligibility workers can also collect the application information orally and submit it into the worker portal. Eligibility will need to be cleared by completing the application process, verifying and narrating all ERDC eligibility requirements, and completing an interview in person or by phone. A participant may request ERDC and establish a date of request by: • Phone call, written request or office visit • A completed and returned TANF 6E Application for ERDC; Conversion from TANF (a computer- generated notice) or • Any other method that results in enough information to determine a child care need. Verification of hours and income are still required when TANF participants are transitioning to ERDC, using proof of representative income. • New employment verification may include a first paycheck from a new job (if representative of the future), an employer statement or a phone call to the employer by staff determining eligibility. • Child support pass through income should be end dated and a new income record added, which will update the type of payment from pass through to money. when transitioning a family from TANF to ERDC. The system will not count the child support on the ERDC case if this is not updated correctly.