107.69 Child-Only Cases

When completing an AMR for child-only cases, including kinship caregivers , the caseworker must remember that an adult caretaker who is not receiving Cash Assistance is not subject to RESET requirements. The AMR is completed for the benefit of the child rather than the adult. Below are guidelines for how to complete an AMR for a child-only case:

AMR Section, “Goals,” must show goals that benefit the child. For example, a long-term goal might be “To make sure the child completes their education.” First steps might be “To attend teachers’ conferences and school activities as needed.”

AMR Section, "Barriers to Goal Achievement", must be completed if the child is mandatory and subject to the RESET requirements. The caseworker should use the Job Readiness Assessment checklist (See CAH 135.11 RESET Enrollment Status) to identify barriers and criteria to determine the RESET program participation requirement and project referral

AMR Section “Employment and Training Status,” must reflect the employment and training status of the child, not of the adult caregiver. The child is exempt if under age 18 and working toward a high school diploma or GED. If the school-age child is not in school working toward a high school diploma or GED, the caseworker must review the employment and training status to determine whether the child is mandatory or exempt. The adult is not considered in the employment and training status review, because they are not subject to the RESET requirements. An exception is a currently sanctioned adult.

AMR Section, “Participation Status,” must show that the CAO reviewed the good cause status and exemption of a mandatory budget group member that is subject to the RESET requirements. The caseworker must check the appropriate box provided whether good cause or an exemption is approved denied, or not applicable and the reason for the good cause or exemption.

AMR Section, “Agency Assistance and Referrals,” must include a list of all supportive services that are provided to a mandatory child plus any referrals made to other appropriate community agencies or organizations to address the barriers listed in AMR Section: "Barriers to Goal Achievement" in order to meet the RESET requirements.

AMR Section, "Participation Activities", is not applicable in a child-only/kinship caregiver case. The caseworker must write "Child-only case, not applicable" in this section. The exceptions to this are a child who is not RESET exempt or an adult who is currently sanctioned. The caseworker must review RESET requirements.

This section must reflect actions to be taken for the benefit and well-being of the child. The adult has responsibilities to the child, such as making sure the child attends school every day and keeping all doctor appointments and immunizations current. These responsibilities are considered "family responsibilities" and should be listed in this section.