Social Worker Role 400-19-140-05-05

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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The Social Worker has the primary role in determining whether a child is placed in Foster Care or TANF Kinship Care. When pursuing placement into TANF Kinship Care, the Social Worker must:

  1. Provide families potentially eligible for TANF Kinship Care Assistance with SFN 405, Application for Assistance or SFN 719, TANF Request for Benefits with a completed Month Report or Statement of Facts, program information, and the verification requirements under the TANF program.
  2. Forward, to the appropriate TANF Eligibility Worker, a copy of:
  1. The SFN 423, Kinship Placement, and
  2. The signed SFN 424, Kinship Care Agreement, and
  3. The approved SFN 426, Kinship Care Study, and
  4. A copy of the court order, and
  5. A signed SFN 405, Application for Assistance  or SFN 719, TANF Request for Benefits with a completed Month Report or Statement of Facts.
  1. Participate in a face-to-face interview at the time of application for TANF.
  2. Annually review pertinent aspects of placement with the TANF Eligibility Worker.
  3. Determine the need for supportive services and forward to the TANF Eligibility Worker along with a payment recommendation.
  4. Communicate the status of the placement and that placement in TANF Kinship Care remains appropriate.
  5. Notify the TANF Eligibility Worker of the date and time of quarterly Permanency Planning meetings.
  6. Notify the TANF Eligibility Worker of any changes that may affect ongoing eligibility such as but not limited to:
  7. A change in the child’s residency,
  8. A change in the child’s school status,
  9. A change in individuals living in the home,
  10. A change in the legal status of the Kinship Care child, and
  11. A change or addition of income of a child on TANF Kinship Care.