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2.5.3 TANF - CHILD ONLY (TANF/CO) A parent/caretaker relative who is receiving a TANF benefit (TANF Child Only case) for a child may be eligible to apply for TANF/Child Only (TANF/CO) child care. These cases contain caretaker relatives, SSI parents, or disqualified parents. The following criteria must be used in determining child care eligibility: • Child must be a TANF or SSI recipient. • Parent/caretaker relative must be employed at least part-time (15 – 24 hours), in school or training or have a verified disability at the time of application. Employment may be in conjunction with training or attending school. • In two-parent families, both parents/caretakers must be working at least part-time, in school/training, or have a verified disability. • Parent/caretaker relative must meet income guidelines to be eligible for TANF/CO. • Parent/caretaker relative must pay a fee based on their income. • Authorization will be for 12 months (52 weeks). • The child is under the age of 13 (or the child is aged 13 -19 with Special Needs). • There is no co-pay for this category of care. NOTE: 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.

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2.5.3 TANF - CHILD ONLY (TANF/CO) A parent/caretaker relative who is receiving a TANF benefit (TANF Child Only case) for a child may be eligible to apply for TANF/Child Only (TANF/CO) child care. These cases contain caretaker relatives, SSI parents, or disqualified parents. The following criteria must be used in determining child care eligibility: • Child must be a TANF or SSI recipient. • Parent/caretaker relative must be employed at least part-time (15 – 24 hours), in school or training or have a verified disability at the time of application. Employment may be in conjunction with training or attending school. • In two-parent families, both parents/caretakers must be working at least part-time, in school/training, or have a verified disability. • Parent/caretaker relative must meet income guidelines to be eligible for TANF/CO. • Parent/caretaker relative must pay a fee based on their income. • Authorization will be for 12 months (52 weeks). • The child is under the age of 13 (or the child is aged 13 -19 with Special Needs). • There is no co-pay for this category of care. NOTE: 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.