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3. Verification of alien status

E. Support from Relatives

1. Spouse, parent, or minor sibling in the home - Under federal regulations, in family groups living together, income of the spouse is considered available for his spouse, income of a parent is considered available for his children under 21,* income of the senior parent(s) is considered available to the minor caretaker's assistance unit,** until the minor parent reaches the age of 18, and income of the ineligible alien parent is considered available to his child's assistance unit. The deeming of income from the parent only applies to minor caretaker and ineligible alien cases as specified in section 305.4 F.3.

As specified in Section 302.7, the parent and minor siblings of the eligible TANF children living in the home are ordinarily included in the assistance unit, with their needs and income counted in determining the amount of payment. If the parent or child is not included in the assistance unit for any of the reasons listed in Section 302.7.C. or D., his income is considered available to the assistance unit as follows:

a. If the parent or child is receiving SSI, Auxiliary Grants, adoption assistance, or a foster care payment, none of his income can be counted as available to the TANF assistance unit.

*45 CFR 233.20(a)(3)(vi) **45 CFR 233.20(a)(3)(xviii)

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