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Date of Last Review: 01/10/2024 Effective Date: 01/15/2024 Date of Next Review: 01/10/2027 RDA: SW22 Page 1 of 6 Families First Technical Eligibility Policy 23.03 Effective: January 15, 2024 Introduction To be eligible for Families First, all assistance unit members must be enumerated, a resident of the State of Tennessee, and a citizen of the United States or qualified non-citizen. Children in the assistance unit must also meet age and relationship requirements. Scope The purpose of this policy is to outline the non-financial eligibility requirements for Families First. Policy Enumeration 1. Each customer included in the assistance unit (AU) must provide their Social Security Number (SSN) or numbers if more than one number has been issued. 2. If an individual does not have an SSN, they must apply for an SSN prior to being approved for benefits or prior to being added to an existing AU. 3. If the caretaker fails or refuses to enumerate a mandatory AU member, then that individual is technically ineligible and must not be included in the AU. Residence 1. A Families First AU must reside in Tennessee. • Temporary absences from the state with subsequent returns, or intent to return once the purpose of the absence has been accomplished, do not terminate residence. 2. No individual may receive benefits as a member of more than one AU, in more than one county or state, within the same month. 3. There is no durational residency requirement for Families First.