127.72 Temporary Absence of the Specified Relative

The temporary absence of the specified relative will not affect TANF eligibility if both of the following apply:

55 Pa. Code § 151.43(d)

The absence does not affect the relative’s basic responsibility for care and control of the child.

55 Pa. Code § 151.43(d)(2)

Example: Mrs. Martin is in the hospital for childbirth. She retains care and control of her other children. She gets her benefit, continues responsibility for the children’s needs and is in contact with them while her sister is temporarily watching them.

The specified relative will exercise responsibility for care and control when the reason for the temporary separation no longer exists.

55 Pa. Code § 151.43(d)(3)

If the specified relative transfers care and control of the child to another person, the TANF child will remain eligible under Section 127.6 .

Updated October 23, 2024, Replacing July 30, 2013