TANF

Determining the Budget Group

To determine income eligibility, include:

the relative and the relative’s spouse if there is one;

the related dependent children for whom the relative is applying; and

any children of the relative, biological or adopted, who meet the TANF age and relationship requirement and for whom the relative could apply for TANF.

People included in the budget group may be disqualified or have a financial penalty.

Example : The household consists of Mr. and Mrs. Garza who are caring for two nephews, Chris, 2, and Oscar, 4. Mr. and Mrs. Garza have two children, Rick, 16, and Robert, 19. Rick and Robert live at home. Mrs. Garza is an ineligible alien and is the payee on the TANF EDGs for her two nephews.

To determine income and resource eligibility for One-Time TANF for Relatives, include the following members in the budget group: Mr. and Mrs. Garza, both nephews and Rick. Do not include Robert because he does not meet the age requirement.

Determining the Certified Group

The certified group consists of the TANF EDG caretaker or payee relative, the spouse of the relative, if applicable, and the related dependent children for whom the relative is applying.

Example : The following is the certified group for the Garza family noted in the example: Mr. and Mrs. Garza and both nephews. Rick and Robert are not included in the certified group.