Relationships
A child lives with his mother and his mother’s boyfriend who is not his father. Who is legally obligated to support the child?
Just the mother
Maya receives TANF for herself and her son Frankie. She is pregnant and the father of the unborn Steve (not Frankie's father) also is living in the home. When the baby is born, what are Maya's two options?
1. Do nothing and keep receiving TANF for just herself and Frankie
2. Add both Steve and the new baby (package deal)
Two parter!!!!
1. When is a teen living assessment not required for a pregnant or parenting minor?
2. When is a teen parent not required to have a protective payee?
1. When they are living with one of their parents.
2. The grant for a teen parent should always go to a protective payee
(You may have said if they are emancipated, but we no longer treat an emancipated as a teen parent)
What is the resource limit for a TANF applicant?
$6000
Where would you find the Sea of Tranquility?
The Moon
True or False: Current stepparents are legally obligated to support their stepchildren.
True
Alright.... Give me an example of a temporary absence for a TANF recipient!
Any of the following:
1. Receiving care in medical facility, out of home visits less than 180 days
2. Attending training that meets regulations
3. Placement in foster care when DCS expects child to return within 180 days
A 19 year old applies for TANF for herself and her 1 year old child. She is living by herself. Is a teen living assessment required?
No as she is over 18
True or False: We factor a non-needy caretaker's income and resources when making our eligibility determination.
False
90% of the worlds fresh water is located on which continent?
Antarctica
Name 4 examples of relatives that could choose to be either needy or non-needy relatives on a TANF grant.
Any four of the following:
1. Grandparents
2. Aunts
3. uncles
4. Natural parent whose parental rights are terminated
5. Stepparent no longer legally obligated to support the child.
In what circumstances would an 18 year old child continue to be included on the TANF AU?
If they are participating fulltime in secondary school or same level of vocational or technical training
How does a sanction for not cooperating with DCS affect the household’s TANF grant?
25% reduction in grant
What is the earned income deduction for TANF?
50% of gross earnings
How long was the hundred years war?
116 years
Uncle Ray receives TANF for his nephew. The nephew’s father moves into the home. How does this affect the grant that Uncle Ray is receiving?
Uncle Ray’s TANF grant is closed and the father of the child must apply if he wants TANF
A family of permanent resident aliens applies for and meets the TANF eligibility criteria. They have been in the U.S. for 3 years and aren’t exempt from the 5 year bar.
What program would they be eligible for?
SFA
At what point in the application process are a client’s rights to child support assigned to the state?
When benefits are approved
Beth is 17 years old, pregnant and applying for TANF. She lives with her mother who works fulltime. How does her mother’s income affect her grant?
Her income minus $90, minus the need standard for her and any other dependents in the home is budgeted.
Who was the first US President to not use the formal version of his first name in official presidential business and correspondence?
Jimmy Carter
Of the following, who must be included in the TANF AU if living in the same home?
a. Child’s half sibling
b. Child’s adoptive parent
c. Child’s step sibling
d. Child’s cousin
A & B
What is the criteria needed for a child be included on 2 separate TANF AU’s?
When a child is removed from the home that is active on TANF and DCFS verifies that the absence is temporary. If the temporary caregiver (relative or not) applies for assistance, benefits can be issued concurrently.
Which of the following should you do if a client claims good cause for not cooperating with DCS?
a. Call DCS to notify them of the good cause claim
b. Refer the client to a Social Worker
c. Update the NCPS screen with the good cause claim information
B & C
Household is Dad, Mom & 2 children. Dad and the children are citizens. Mom is undocumented. Dad has earnings—Mom does not. Dad also pays $150 in child support for a son who lives out of the home. What portion of Dad’s income is budgeted for the TANF grant?
Dads Earnings
- 50% (Earned Income Deduction)
- Child Support
- Amount allocated to Mom (difference between 3 & 4 person payment status)
What is the only sport where the defense starts with the ball?
Baseball