FORMER TANF FAMILIES
§ 3042.111. General provisions for former TANF families.
(a) A family that is no longer eligible for TANF cash assistance benefits or a family that voluntarily left the TANF program and meets the eligibility requirements specified in this chapter may qualify for subsidized child care.
(b) The eligibility agency shall review the information received from the CAO about a parent or caretaker who formerly received TANF benefits.
(c) The eligibility agency shall determine the date TANF benefits ended and establish the 183-day period after eligibility for TANF benefits ends, within which the parent or caretaker may receive child care benefits.
(d) Eligibility for former TANF child care benefits shall begin the day following the date TANF benefits ended and shall continue for 183 consecutive days.
(e) The parent or caretaker may request child care benefits at any time during the 183-day period after eligibility for TANF ended.
(f) The eligibility agency may not place a child on a waiting list if a former TANF parent or caretaker requests subsidized child care for that child any time prior to 184 calendar days after TANF benefits ended.
(g) A family is not eligible for former TANF benefits if a parent or caretaker is currently disqualified from receiving TANF benefits as specified in § § 255.1(c) and 275.51 (relating to restitution and disqualification policy; and imposing the disqualification).
Cross References This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3042.11 (relating to provision of subsidized child care); 55 Pa. Code § 3042.120 (relating to transfer from other states); and 55 Pa. Code § 3042.121 (relating to expiration of TANF benefits).
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