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Verification of residence should be accomplished to the extent possible in conjunction with the verification of other TANF information. If verification cannot be accomplished in conjunction with the verification of other information, the worker can use a collateral contact or other readily available documentary evidence such as statements from migrant service agencies, letters from the people with whom the assistance unit is staying, hotel check-in receipts, day care enrollment forms and health clinic records for the family. Any document or collateral contact which reasonably establishes the applicant/recipient’s residence must be accepted and no requirement for a specific type of verification may be imposed.

Note: For newborns added to the mother’s case by Baby BOT, the Newborn Summary will be considered collateral contact and may be used as verification for residency to establish initial eligibility for the newborn.

Continuing Eligibility - If a person receiving TANF moves to make his home in another state, eligibility for TANF in Virginia no longer exists.

TANF Transmittal 77