Transition Assistance Supportive Services 400-19-150-25

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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Available Transition Assistance Supportive Services consist of:

1. Child Care – reimbursement for expenses incurred are paid directly to recipients using a debit card and cannot exceed the maximum allowable of:  
2. $480 from birth up to 2 years of age (through the month of their 2nd birthday)
3. $450 for 2 and 3 year olds (through the month of their 4th birthday)
4. $430 for 4 and 5 year olds (through the month of their 6th birthday)
5. $400 for 6 up to 13 years of age (through the month of their 13th birthday)

 

Requests for payment of child care provided to children between 13 and 18 years of age will require current, medical evidence from a physician, psychologist, or clinical specialist that clearly confirms the need.

 

Child or dependent care costs cannot be allowed when the care is provided by a natural parent, or by a stepparent who resides in the same home as the TANF household. However, payment may be made to a stepparent who provides care and resides outside the home.

 

Payment may not be made for the cost of child care provided by the caretaker relative’s child or stepchild who is under 21 years of age, unless all of the following criteria are met:

• The provider of child care does not live in the home occupied by the household; and
• The provider of child care is at least 18 years of age; and
• The provider of child care was not claimed as a dependent on the most recent federal income tax return filed by the caretaker relative; and
• A bona fide relationship of employer and employee exists between the caretaker relative and the provider of child care; and
• The provider of child care is not a mandatory member of the caretaker relative’s household.

The costs of child care for children who are not eligible for TANF (SSI child, Benefit Cap child, child in common) and whose parent/caretaker is eligible for TANF must be paid through the Child Care Assistance Program.

 

A child care payment must be rounded to the nearest dollar. (If 50 cents or over, round up; if under 50 cents, round down.)  The child care expenses must be verified using a signed and dated SFN 616, Child Care Billing Report. Transition Assistance does not require the child care provider to be licensed, self-certified/registered, or an approved relative.

 

Child care expenses incurred for work, education, training, or a combination of all three may be paid under Transition Assistance. Child care expenses are reimbursed and paid to the caretaker as a supplement in the benefit month they were incurred.  Payment will be up to 100% of the amount owed, based on the age of the child, up to the maximum allowable child care rate.

2. Job Retention – A monthly amount of $200.00 will be paid unless the caretaker has a participation code of ‘DD’, ‘DF’ or ‘DM’.

Note: When the Stepparent’s earned income results in eligibility for Transition Assistance, the Job Retention must be entered next to the natural or adoptive parent in the automated computer system.

3. Transportation – A transportation allowance of up to $125.00 per month may be paid. The amount of the transportation allowance will be determined by the JOBS Employment Contractor.

Note: Only caretakers participating in the JOBS Program are eligible to receive the transportation allowance.

 

Supportive Services for job retention and transportation will be paid prospectively. Child care expenses will be paid as a supplement after the expense is verified.