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4. Comply with the compulsory school attendance requirement if he is a child or minor parent.* (201.3)

5. Cooperate in identifying the parents of a child, establishing paternity, and obtaining support unless he is a child.** (201.10)

C. The parent or caretaker/relative shall be eligible for TANF unless one of the exceptions specified in 302.7.D. or E. is applicable. Eligibility of the parent or caretaker/relative may exist even though:

1. The only eligible child in the home receives SSI. The SSI child must meet all of the eligibility criteria listed in 201.1.A. and B. (school attendance) for the parent or caretaker/relative to be determined eligible for TANF.

2. The only eligible child in the home receives an adoption assistance payment. Even though the child who receives an adoption assistance payment may not be eligible to have his needs included in the TANF payment amount, he is deemed eligible for TANF for purposes of qualifying the parent or caretaker-relative for TANF.*** (Refer to 302.7.C.4.)

3. The only eligible child in the home receives a federal, state, or local foster care maintenance payment. Even though the child who receives a foster care maintenance payment is not eligible to have his needs included in the TANF payment amount, he is deemed eligible for TANF for the purpose of qualifying a non-parent caretaker/relative, but not a parent, for TANF. (Refer to 302.7.C.5) (See 201.5.B. regarding ineligibility of the natural parent or other caretaker-relative to receive TANF for this child in his prior home.)

* Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-606 ** Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-602 *** ACF, Region III, IM 93-6

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