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NOTE: Add the recipient's (parent and/or child) needs to the BG effective the month after compliance, if otherwise eligible.
11. Cooperation With CSSD If the reason for sanction is failure to cooperate with CSSD after referral, and the parent/caretaker relative subsequently expresses a desire to cooperate, the ES Worker must refer the parent/caretaker relative to CSSD. CSSD will notify the ES Worker by letter when compliance is met.
5.5 Definition of Non-TANF Child Support Cases Non-TANF child support cases are those cases in which the Custodial Parent (CP) does not receive TANF cash benefits. These cases include: A. Closed TANF cash benefits cases B. Voluntary cases initiated by CPs who complete and send DSS Form 2700-1, Custodial Parent’s Application for Child Support Services, with the appropriate fee to CSSD. NOTE: This form is available in the county office. County staff should emphasize that the CP’s SSN must be included on the DSS Form 2700-1.
CSSD will continue to provide all child support and medical support enforcement services without an application, unless the CP requests in writing that CSSD discontinue services or provide only medical support enforcement services if the CP receives Medical Assistance Only (MAO).
Application Procedures for Non-TANF Child Support When a non-TANF child support recipient applies for TANF, the ES Worker will apply the following child support procedures: A. Obtain as much child support information as possible from applicant. B. Obtain copies of any child support documents (e.g., court orders, CSSD application, etc.) from applicant. C. Verify and budget child support received through family court or directly from AP. D. Enter child support referral into CHIP with a notation that this is a non- TANF child support case through CSSD. E. Send copy of DSS Form 3816C and child support documents to CSSD. CAUTION: Upon receipt of referral, CSSD will file the assignment and notify the ES Worker when to remove the child support income from the TANF budget.