127.2 Specified Relative Requirements
A specified relative must meet all of the following requirements:
They are related to the TANF child, as described in Section 127.21 .
55 Pa. Code § 151.42(iii)
They are an adult or a minor parent who is not required to live in the home of an adult specified relative or in an adult-supervised supportive living arrangement.
55 Pa. Code § 141.21(p)
55 Pa. Code § 141.21(q)
They exercise responsibility for the care and control of the child; that is, the person participates in:
55 Pa. Code § 151.42(i)
Planning for the child’s support, education, and maintenance.
Carrying out those plans.
Requesting benefits on behalf of the child.
They maintain a home where the child lives with the caretaker or relative or is in the process of setting up such a home within 30 days after getting the first TANF payment.
55 Pa. Code § 151.42(ii)
NOTE : The child may not receive two payments for the same period. Therefore, the specified relative requirements do not apply if the child is receiving TANF Placement Maintenance as a foster child (Title IV-E).