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what the provider charges, if applicable. The TANF CM will make a referral to the child care worker using the DSS Form 1269, Request for Support Services. TANF child care authorization will be 12 months (52 weeks) at a time as needed for the component in which the client is participating. In order to receive child care through this category, the individual must meet the following criteria: • Be receiving a TANF stipend • Be a TANF participant who is either: • Working • Attending school • Attending training • Complying with the Family Plan as agreed upon with the TANF CM OR • Participating in a TANF countable component OR • Attempting to start a TANF countable component within two weeks. • Have a need for child care for a child under age 13 NOTE: A child aged 13-19 with special circumstances may be considered for eligibility. A child who turns age 13 during their child care eligibility period will continue to receive services through the end of the current eligibility period. • Attempting to remedy a sanction (up to 30 days)

In the case of an employed TANF recipient who becomes temporarily disabled and is unable to work and unable to care for child, they may continue to receive child care assistance as long as they remain employed and can verify that they are on leave from their employment.

2.5.1 CHALLENGING ADULTS THROUGH REHABILITATION, EDUCATION AND SERVICES (CARES) Child care may be paid for a TANF client in the CARES Program. In order to be included in the CARES Program, the incapacity of the adult recipient must prevent the individual from participating in a TANF work activity for a period of 90 days or more. An individual diagnosed with a physical or mental disability expected to last 90 days or more, and accepted for treatment by Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, or Mental Health, is also eligible for the CARES Program.