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CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TANF MANUAL CHAPTER 200 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) 7/20 201.1

201.1 ELIGIBILITY FACTORS

A. A child will be categorically eligible for TANF if he meets the following requirements:

1. Is under the age of 18 years* or if 18, but not yet 19, is enrolled and attending a secondary school or vocational/technical school of secondary equivalency and is meeting the enrollment and attendance requirements as determined by the local school board. (201.2)

2. Is living in the home of a parent or a relative (201.5) or is in foster care under certain conditions.

3. Is a resident of Virginia.*(201.6)

4. Is a citizen of the United States or an eligible alien.** (201.7)

5. The family is in need of financial assistance.* (302.3)

B. To be eligible, a child who meets the requirements above, a parent, or a caretaker-relative other than the parent, must meet the following conditions:

1. Provide a social security number or proof of application for an SSN. (201.1, 201.8)

2. Participate, as required, in the Virginia Initiative for Education and Work Program unless otherwise exempt.*** (901.2)

3. Provide, or have provided on his behalf, a written declaration of citizenship or alien status.**** The declaration requirement is met for all members of the assistance unit when the applicant/recipient age 18 or older completes and signs the “Application for Benefits”. (201.7)

* Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-602 ** Public Law 104-193 *** Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-608 **** Social Security Act, Section 1137(d)(1)(A)

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