Denial or Closure of TANF Kinship Care 400-19-140-15

(Revised 4/1/2012 ML #3309)

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IM 5350

 

 

TANF Kinship Care applications shall be denied or cases shall be closed when:

  1. The Social Worker recommends, on SFN 426, Kinship Care Study, the kinship care placement not be approved, but the children remain in the home.

Note: If all factors of eligibility are met, the application would not be denied or the case closed as the family may receive regular TANF benefits.

  1. The results of the Fingerprint Based Criminal Background Check do not allow eligibility under TANF Kinship Care.

Note: If all factors of eligibility are met, the application would not be denied or the case closed as the family may receive regular TANF benefits.

  1. When the County Social Services, DJS, or the Executive Director, Department of Human Services no longer has care, custody and control of the child.

Note: If all factors of eligibility are met, the application would not be denied or the case closed as the family may receive regular TANF benefits.

  1. The caretaker adopts the child. The household will no longer be eligible for Kinship Care Assistance as of the last day of the month the adoption becomes final.

Note: If all factors of eligibility are met, the application would not be denied or the case closed as the family may receive regular TANF benefits.

  1. The household fails to comply with TANF program requirements.

 

When a TANF Kinship Care case that included the same children has been closed and reopens within 6 months of the closing, a new SFN 423, Kinship Care Placement or SFN 426, Kinship Care Study are not required unless circumstances have changed within the household such as additional household members. All other required forms and background checks must be completed.  

 

When a TANF Kinship Care case that included the same children has been closed for a full calendar month or more, upon reapplication the fingerprint based criminal background check and the child abuse and neglect background check must be redone.  

Note: If a new adult moves into the home of an ‘ongoing’ Kinship Care placement, a fingerprint based criminal background check and child abuse and neglect background check must be completed on that new adult.