Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 703.182 - TAFDC Teen Parent Living with Responsible Adult(A)Requirements. (1) Except as stated in 106 CMR 703.183 and 703.184, a teen parent and his or her dependent child must reside in one of the living arrangements cited in 106 CMR 703.180(A)(2).(2) A teen parent younger than 18 years old: (a) must be included in the parent's assistance unit when the parent receives TAFDC for siblings and/or half siblings of the teen parent; and(b) will have his or her financial eligibility determined in accordance with 106 CMR 704.236: Income from the Parent(s) of a Teen Parent Younger than 18 Years Old for TAFDC.(B)Verifications. (1) Verification of relationship shall be in accordance with 106 CMR 703.310.(2) Verification of the living arrangement with an adult relative 20 years of age or older or a legal guardian shall be a written statement from the adult relative or legal guardian.(3) Verification of legal guardianship shall be a copy of the legal document that verifies the arrangement.(4) Verification of an approved foster care placement shall be a written statement from the appropriate social service agency.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1360, eff. 3/9/2018.