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401.9 TANF MANUAL 7/13 Page 14a

401.9 PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Federal regulations require that protective services be made available to any child on whose behalf TANF is being requested or received when it appears that the child is being neglected, abused, or exploited or in a situation which is otherwise detrimental to his welfare. If the EW has reason to believe that a child, on whose behalf TANF is being applied for or received, is in an unsuitable environment because of known or suspected instances of physical or emotional injury, it is the responsibility of the EW to make a referral to the services staff for protective service.

Known or suspected instances of physical or emotional injuries include instances of sexual abuse or exploitation, and negligence and/or maltreatment of such child under circumstances which indicate that the child's health or welfare is threatened.*

* 45 CFR 233.90(a)(2)

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401.9 TANF MANUAL 7/13 Page 14a

401.9 PROTECTIVE SERVICES

Federal regulations require that protective services be made available to any child on whose behalf TANF is being requested or received when it appears that the child is being neglected, abused, or exploited or in a situation which is otherwise detrimental to his welfare. If the EW has reason to believe that a child, on whose behalf TANF is being applied for or received, is in an unsuitable environment because of known or suspected instances of physical or emotional injury, it is the responsibility of the EW to make a referral to the services staff for protective service.

Known or suspected instances of physical or emotional injuries include instances of sexual abuse or exploitation, and negligence and/or maltreatment of such child under circumstances which indicate that the child's health or welfare is threatened.*

* 45 CFR 233.90(a)(2)

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