Code of Virginia
Chapter 6 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
§ 63.2-607. Eligibility for TANF; minor parent residency

A. Except as provided in subsection B, an unemancipated minor custodial parent may receive TANF for himself and his child only if the individual and his child reside in the home maintained by his parent or person standing in loco parentis. For purposes of TANF eligibility determination, a minor who receives government-provided public assistance is not considered emancipated unless married.
B. The provisions of subsection A shall not apply if:
1. The individual has no parent or person standing in loco parentis who is living or whose whereabouts are known;
2. The local department determines that the physical or emotional health or safety of the individual or his dependent child would be jeopardized if the individual and dependent child lived in the same residence with the individual's parent or the person standing in loco parentis for the individual; or
3. The local department otherwise determines, in accordance with Board regulations, that there is good cause for waiving the requirements of subsection A.
C. If the individual and his dependent child are not required to live with the individual's parent or the person standing in loco parentis for the individual, the local department shall assist the individual in locating an appropriate adult supervised supportive living arrangement taking into consideration the needs and concerns of the minor and thereafter shall require that the individual and his child reside in such living arrangement or an alternative appropriate arrangement as a condition of the continued receipt of TANF. If the local department is unable, after making diligent efforts, to locate any such appropriate living arrangement, it shall provide case management and other social services consistent with the best interests of the individual and child who live independently.
1995, c. 450, § 63.1-105.6; 2002, c. 747.

Structure Code of Virginia

Code of Virginia

Title 63.2 - Welfare (Social Services)

Chapter 6 - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program

§ 63.2-600. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); purpose; administration

§ 63.2-601. Virginia Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program; goals

§ 63.2-601.1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Fund established

§ 63.2-601.2. Statewide Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program Funding Pool Program

§ 63.2-602. Eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); penalty

§ 63.2-603. Eligibility for TANF; childhood immunizations

§ 63.2-604. Repealed

§ 63.2-605. Eligibility for TANF; parolees and probationers who fail drug tests

§ 63.2-606. Eligibility for TANF; school attendance

§ 63.2-607. Eligibility for TANF; minor parent residency

§ 63.2-607.1. Eligibility for TANF; drug-related felonies

§ 63.2-608. Virginia Initiative for Education and Work (VIEW)

§ 63.2-609. VIEW exemptions

§ 63.2-610. Participation in VIEW; coordinated services

§ 63.2-611. Case management; support services; transitional support services

§ 63.2-612. Time limit on the receipt of TANF

§ 63.2-613. Hardship exceptions

§ 63.2-614. Financial eligibility

§ 63.2-615. Payment of tuition and other expenses of public assistance recipients enrolled in skill development training programs

§ 63.2-616. Provision of public assistance and social services

§ 63.2-617. Diversionary cash assistance

§ 63.2-618. Notice and appeal

§ 63.2-619. Repealed

§ 63.2-620. Child care services for TANF and low-income families

§ 63.2-621. Restrictions on use of TANF cash assistance