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2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-1.5. Qualifications for Eligible Dependent Child to Receive Assistance

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.
Sec. 1.5. (a) This section does not apply if the:
(1) dependent child does not have a living parent or legal guardian;
(2) whereabouts of the dependent child's parent or legal guardian are unknown;
(3) dependent child lived apart from the child's parent or legal guardian for a period of at least one (1) year before either:
(A) the birth of the dependent child's child; or
(B) the dependent child's application for TANF;
(4) dependent child provides proof, and the division agrees, that the physical health or safety of the dependent child or a child of the dependent child would be jeopardized if the dependent child or a child of the dependent child resides with the dependent child's parent, legal guardian, or adult relative; or
(5) dependent child is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is not married, but the dependent child or a child of the dependent child:
(A) has been alleged or adjudicated a child in need of services under IC 31-34 (or IC 31-6 before its repeal); or
(B) has been placed under the wardship or guardianship of the department of child services.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a dependent child who is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is:
(1) not married; or
(2) married but not residing with or receiving support from a spouse;
is entitled to assistance under TANF only if the dependent child and any children of the dependent child reside with a parent, a legal guardian, or an adult relative other than a parent or legal guardian of the dependent child. A legal guardian or an adult relative not listed in section 1(a)(2)(A) of this chapter must have custody of the child under a court order.
(c) The assistance for an eligible dependent child and each child of an eligible dependent child as described in subsection (b) shall be provided to the dependent child's parent, legal guardian, or other adult relative based on the eligibility of the parent, legal guardian, or other adult relative to receive assistance under TANF.
(d) This subsection applies to the parent of:
(1) a dependent child who has never married and who:
(A) has a child; or
(B) is pregnant; and
(2) a dependent child who has never married and is adjudicated to be the father of a child.
The parent of a dependent child described in subdivision (1) or (2) is financially responsible for the care of a child of the dependent child until the dependent child becomes eighteen (18) years of age.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.56; P.L.161-2007, SEC.13; P.L.128-2012, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-1.5-b. Qualifications for Eligible Dependent Child to Receive Assistance

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024.
Sec. 1.5. (a) This section does not apply if the:
(1) dependent child does not have a living parent or legal guardian;
(2) whereabouts of the dependent child's parent or legal guardian are unknown;
(3) dependent child lived apart from the child's parent or legal guardian for a period of at least one (1) year before either:
(A) the birth of the dependent child's child; or
(B) the dependent child's application for TANF;
(4) dependent child provides proof, and the division agrees, that the physical health or safety of the dependent child or a child of the dependent child would be jeopardized if the dependent child or a child of the dependent child resides with the dependent child's parent, legal guardian, or adult relative; or
(5) dependent child is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is not married, but the dependent child or a child of the dependent child:
(A) has been alleged or adjudicated a child in need of services under IC 31-34 (or IC 31-6 before its repeal); or
(B) has been placed under the wardship or guardianship of the department of child services.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a dependent child who is less than eighteen (18) years of age and is:
(1) not married; or
(2) married but not residing with or receiving support from a spouse;
and meets the income requirements set forth in section 1.7 of this chapter is entitled to assistance under TANF only if the dependent child and any children of the dependent child reside with a parent, a legal guardian, or an adult relative other than a parent or legal guardian of the dependent child. A legal guardian or an adult relative not listed in section 1(a)(2)(A) of this chapter must have custody of the child under a court order.
(c) The assistance for an eligible dependent child and each child of an eligible dependent child as described in subsection (b) shall be provided to the dependent child's parent, legal guardian, or other adult relative based on the eligibility of the parent, legal guardian, or other adult relative to receive assistance under TANF.
(d) This subsection applies to the parent of:
(1) a dependent child who has never married and who:
(A) has a child; or
(B) is pregnant; and
(2) a dependent child who has never married and is adjudicated to be the father of a child.
The parent of a dependent child described in subdivision (1) or (2) is financially responsible for the care of a child of the dependent child until the dependent child becomes eighteen (18) years of age.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.56; P.L.161-2007, SEC.13; P.L.128-2012, SEC.10; P.L.103-2023, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-1.7. Extended Eligibility for Certain Dependent Children and Pregnant Women

Sec. 1.7. (a) The division shall, before July 1, 2025, determine whether an individual is eligible for TANF assistance based on the individual's amount of need set forth in 470 IAC 10.3-4-3 (as in effect on January 1, 2022).
(b) After June 30, 2025, and before July 1, 2027, a dependent child or a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter who:
(1) otherwise qualifies for assistance; and
(2) is part of an assistance group that has a gross income that is not more than thirty-five (35%) percent of the federal income poverty level;
is eligible for TANF assistance.
(c) After June 30, 2027, a dependent child or a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter who:
(1) otherwise qualifies for assistance; and
(2) is part of an assistance group that has a gross income that is not more than fifty (50%) percent of the federal income poverty level;
is eligible for TANF assistance.
(d) The division shall amend the state TANF plan or take any other action necessary to implement this section.
As added by P.L.103-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-2. Application; Residence of Child

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.
Sec. 2. An application for a dependent child under this article must be made to the county office of the county where the dependent child resides.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-5 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.64; P.L.5-1993, SEC.77.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-2-b. Application; Residence of Child or Pregnant Woman

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024.
Sec. 2. An application for a dependent child under this article, or for a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter, must be made to the county office of the county where the dependent child or woman resides.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-5 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.64; P.L.5-1993, SEC.77; P.L.103-2023, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-3. Application; Form; Oath; Required Information; Notice of Assignment of Rights

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.
Sec. 3. An application must meet the following conditions:
(1) Be in writing.
(2) Be made in the manner and upon the form required by the division.
(3) Be made and verified by the oath of the parent or guardian of the dependent child or another person standing in loco parentis to the dependent child.
(4) Contain the age and residence of the child and any information required by rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the director of the division.
(5) Contain a notice that, if the application is approved and assistance is granted, the applicant's signature on the application assigns the applicant's right to:
(A) accrued;
(B) present; and
(C) pending;
support payments to the agency of the state responsible for administering Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivisions (1), (2), (3), (4) formerly 12-1-7-5 part; subdivision (5) formerly 12-1-7-5.1(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-3-b. Application; Form; Oath; Required Information; Notice of Assignment of Rights

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024.
Sec. 3. An application must meet the following conditions:
(1) Be in writing.
(2) Be made in the manner and upon the form required by the division.
(3) Be made and verified by the oath of the parent or guardian of the dependent child or another person standing in loco parentis to the dependent child, or, in the case of an application made by a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter, by the woman making the application.
(4) Contain the age and residence of the child or, in the case of a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter, the length of the woman's pregnancy at the time of application, and any information required by rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the director of the division.
(5) Contain a notice that, if the application is approved and assistance is granted, the applicant's signature on the application assigns the applicant's right to:
(A) accrued;
(B) present; and
(C) pending;
support payments to the agency of the state responsible for administering Title IV-D of the federal Social Security Act.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivisions (1), (2), (3), (4) formerly 12-1-7-5 part; subdivision (5) formerly 12-1-7-5.1(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.103-2023, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-4. Single Application Made for More Than One Child

Sec. 4. One (1) application may be made for more than one (1) child of the same family if the children reside with the same person.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-5 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-5. Signature as Assignment for Purposes of Ic 12-14-7

Sec. 5. An applicant's signature on an approved application is an assignment for purposes of IC 12-14-7.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-5.1(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-6. Investigations

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.
Sec. 6. (a) Whenever the county office receives:
(1) notification of the dependency of a child; or
(2) an application for assistance;
an investigation and record shall promptly be made of the circumstances of the child to determine the dependency of the child, the facts supporting the application made under this article, and other information required by rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the director of the division.
(b) The investigation may include a visit to the home of the child and the person who will have the custody of the child during the time assistance is granted.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-6.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.65; P.L.5-1993, SEC.78.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-6-b. Investigations

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024.
Sec. 6. (a) Whenever the county office receives:
(1) notification of the dependency of a child; or
(2) an application for assistance;
an investigation and record shall promptly be made of the circumstances of the child to determine the dependency of the child or a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter, the facts supporting the application made under this article, and other information required by rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the director of the division.
(b) The investigation may include a visit to the home of the child and the person who will have the custody of the child during the time assistance is granted.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-6.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.65; P.L.5-1993, SEC.78; P.L.103-2023, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-7. Confidentiality of Tanf Records; Tanf Information That May Be Disclosed by the Division

Sec. 7. (a) A record that identifies an individual who has applied for, or is receiving, cash assistance or supportive services under the TANF program:
(1) is confidential; and
(2) is exempt from the disclosure requirements of IC 5-14-3-3.
(b) The division may use or disclose information concerning a TANF applicant or recipient only for purposes directly connected to the following:
(1) The administration, including establishing eligibility, determining the amount of assistance, and providing services for applicants and recipients, of a state plan or program approved under:
(A) Title I;
(B) Title IV-A;
(C) Title IV-B;
(D) Title IV-D;
(E) Title IV-E;
(F) Title X;
(G) Title XIV;
(H) Title XV;
(I) Title XVI;
(J) Title XIX;
(K) Title XX; or
(L) Title XXI;
of the federal Social Security Act.
(2) An investigation, a prosecution, or a civil or criminal proceeding conducted concerning the administration of the TANF program or a program described in subdivision (1).
(3) The administration of any federal, state, or township program that provides assistance or services to individuals on the basis of need.
(c) The division shall safeguard information, including the following:
(1) The name and address of an applicant or a recipient.
(2) Information concerning the economic and social conditions of an individual.
(3) The evaluation of information concerning an individual.
(4) Medical information.
As added by P.L.161-2007, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-8. Rulemaking

Sec. 8. The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement and carry out this article.
As added by P.L.103-2023, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1.5. Voter Registration Services and Tanf Applications › 12-14-1.5-1. Purpose of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter prescribes the procedures to be followed by a county office in processing:
(1) voter registration applications; and
(2) records concerning an individual's declining to register to vote;
under 52 U.S.C. 20506(a)(2)(A) and IC 3-7-15.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.117. Amended by P.L.128-2015, SEC.228.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1.5. Voter Registration Services and Tanf Applications › 12-14-1.5-2. Designated Individual

Sec. 2. A county director may designate an employee of the office as the individual responsible for performing the voter registration duties of the office under this chapter at that county office. The employee designated under this section shall supervise the registration of voters by other employees of the office and shall perform any other registration duty required to be performed by the office under this chapter. Notwithstanding this designation, any employee of the office may perform registration duties in accordance with this chapter.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.117.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1.5. Voter Registration Services and Tanf Applications › 12-14-1.5-3. County Director Responsible if No Designated Individual

Sec. 3. If a county director does not designate an employee under section 2 of this chapter, the director is the individual responsible for performing the voter registration duties of the office under this chapter at that county office. The county director shall supervise the registration of voters by office employees and shall perform any other registration duty required to be performed by the office under this chapter. Notwithstanding the designation of the county director under this section, any employee of the office may perform registration duties in accordance with this chapter.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.117.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1.5. Voter Registration Services and Tanf Applications › 12-14-1.5-4. Transmittal of Voter Registration Application or Declination Forms

Sec. 4. (a) As required under 52 U.S.C. 20506(d)(1), the county director or designated office employee shall transmit a completed voter registration application:
(1) to the circuit court clerk or board of registration of the county in which the individual's residential address (as indicated on the application) is located; and
(2) not later than five (5) days after the application is accepted at the office.
(b) The county director or designated employee shall transmit the voter registration application (or a separate declination form) on which the individual declined to register to vote by specifically declining to register or by failing to complete the voter registration portion of the application.
(c) The declination must be transmitted:
(1) to the circuit court clerk or board of registration of the county in which the individual's residential address (as indicated on the application) is located; and
(2) not later than five (5) days after the application is accepted at the office.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.117. Amended by P.L.3-1995, SEC.144; P.L.258-2013, SEC.86; P.L.128-2015, SEC.229.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1.5. Voter Registration Services and Tanf Applications › 12-14-1.5-6. Methods for Transmittal of Applications or Declinations

Sec. 6. A county director or designated employee may use any of the following methods to transmit voter registration applications or declinations under section 4 of this chapter:
(1) Hand delivery to the circuit court clerk or board of registration.
(2) Delivery by the United States Postal Service, using first class mail.
(3) Electronic transfer, after approval by the co-directors of the election division.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.117. Amended by P.L.258-2013, SEC.87; P.L.210-2015, SEC.39.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1.5. Voter Registration Services and Tanf Applications › 12-14-1.5-7. Hand Delivery

Sec. 7. If a county director or designated employee transmits registration applications or declinations by hand delivery under section 6(1) of this chapter, the circuit court clerk or board of registration shall provide the director or employee with a receipt for the forms. The receipt must state the date and time of delivery, and the printed name and signature of the person who received the forms.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.117.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1.5. Voter Registration Services and Tanf Applications › 12-14-1.5-8. Information to Be Provided to Division

Sec. 8. The election division shall provide the division with a list of the current address and telephone number of the county voter registration office in each county. The division shall promptly forward the list and each revision of the list to each county office.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.117. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.234; P.L.3-1997, SEC.430; P.L.219-2013, SEC.75.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1.5. Voter Registration Services and Tanf Applications › 12-14-1.5-10. Notice Regarding Elections

Sec. 10. The co-directors of the election division shall notify each county director of the following:
(1) The scheduled date of each primary, general, municipal, and special election.
(2) The jurisdiction in which the election will be held.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.117. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.235; P.L.3-1997, SEC.431.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1.5. Voter Registration Services and Tanf Applications › 12-14-1.5-11. Information to Be Provided to Election Division

Sec. 11. The division shall provide the co-directors of the election division with a list stating the following:
(1) The address and telephone number of each county office.
(2) The name of each county director and any employee designated by the director to be responsible for performing voter registration duties under this chapter.
As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.117. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.236; P.L.3-1997, SEC.432.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-0.5. "Essential Person" Defined

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "essential person" means a person other than a parent who:
(1) is the relative of a dependent child;
(2) cares for the dependent child; and
(3) complies with IC 12-14-1-1.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-1. Determination of Eligibility; Amount of Assistance and Beginning Date; Exclusions From Consideration in Determining Eligibility

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.
Sec. 1. (a) After the investigation under IC 12-14-1-6, the county office shall decide the following:
(1) Whether the child is eligible for assistance under this article.
(2) The amount of assistance.
(3) The date assistance begins.
(b) The county office may not consider:
(1) money in an individual development account under IC 4-4-28 that belongs to the child or a member of the child's family;
(2) the value of the real property that is the child's primary residence;
(3) twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) of total equity value (as defined in 470 IAC 10.3-4-2) in motor vehicles that belong to one (1) or more members of the child's family;
(4) a Holocaust victim's settlement payment received by the child or a member of the child's family; or
(5) money earned by the child or a member of the child's family as a student participating in:
(A) a paid internship;
(B) a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7); or
(C) paid postsecondary work experience that allows the individual to apply for a related apprenticeship (as defined by IC 20-43-8-0.3);
when determining whether the individual is eligible for assistance under this article.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.66; P.L.5-1993, SEC.79; P.L.15-1997, SEC.3; P.L.126-1998, SEC.1; P.L.128-1999, SEC.9; P.L.14-2020, SEC.3; P.L.168-2021, SEC.2; P.L.83-2022, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-1-b. Determination of Eligibility; Amount of Assistance and Beginning Date; Exclusions From Consideration in Determining Eligibility

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024.
Sec. 1. (a) After the investigation under IC 12-14-1-6, the county office shall decide the following:
(1) Whether the child or woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f) is eligible for assistance under this article.
(2) The amount of assistance.
(3) The date assistance begins.
(b) The county office may not consider:
(1) money in an individual development account under IC 4-4-28 that belongs to the child or woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f), or a member of the child's or woman's family;
(2) the value of the real property that is the child's or woman's primary residence;
(3) twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) of total equity value (as defined in 470 IAC 10.3-4-2) in motor vehicles that belong to one (1) or more members of the child's or woman's family;
(4) a Holocaust victim's settlement payment received by the child, woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f), or a member of the child's or woman's family; or
(5) money earned by the child, woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f), or a member of the child's or woman's family as a student participating in:
(A) a paid internship;
(B) a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7); or
(C) paid postsecondary work experience that allows the individual to apply for a related apprenticeship (as defined by IC 20-43-8-0.3);
when determining whether the individual is eligible for assistance under this article.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.66; P.L.5-1993, SEC.79; P.L.15-1997, SEC.3; P.L.126-1998, SEC.1; P.L.128-1999, SEC.9; P.L.14-2020, SEC.3; P.L.168-2021, SEC.2; P.L.83-2022, SEC.3; P.L.103-2023, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-1.5. Income Not Considered for Eligibility

Sec. 1.5. After a household has been determined to be eligible for assistance under this article, additional annual income of up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) earned in the household may not be considered as changing eligibility status if the additional annual income is earned by an individual who:
(1) resides in the household;
(2) is less than twenty-four (24) years of age; and
(3) earns the additional annual income while the individual is a student participating in or pursuing:
(A) a postsecondary degree;
(B) a workforce certificate;
(C) a pre-apprenticeship; or
(D) an apprenticeship.
As added by P.L.168-2021, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-2. Investigations Made by Division

Sec. 2. The division may make investigations as necessary and shall make a decision relative to the granting of assistance.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-3. Amount of Assistance; Determination

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.
Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), when determining the amount of assistance, an accounting must be taken of any income or property of the child that the child may receive from another source.
(b) The following may not be considered as income or property of the child when determining the amount of assistance for the child:
(1) Money in an individual development account established under IC 4-4-28 that belongs to a child or a member of the child's family.
(2) A Holocaust victim's settlement payment received by the child or a member of the child's family.
(3) Money earned by the child or a member of the child's family as a student participating in:
(A) a paid internship;
(B) a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7); or
(C) paid postsecondary work experience that allows the individual to apply for a related apprenticeship (as defined by IC 20-43-8-0.3).
(4) Annual income of up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) that is earned by an individual in the child's household, if the income is earned by an individual who:
(A) resides in the household;
(B) is less than twenty-four (24) years of age; and
(C) earns the additional annual income while the individual is a student participating in or pursuing:
(i) a postsecondary degree;
(ii) a workforce certificate;
(iii) a pre-apprenticeship; or
(iv) an apprenticeship.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-7 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.15-1997, SEC.4; P.L.128-1999, SEC.10; P.L.14-2020, SEC.4; P.L.168-2021, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-3-b. Amount of Assistance; Determination

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024.
Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), when determining the amount of assistance, an accounting must be taken of any income or property of the child or woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f) that the child or woman may receive from another source.
(b) The following may not be considered as income or property of the child or woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f) when determining the amount of assistance for the child:
(1) Money in an individual development account established under IC 4-4-28 that belongs to a child, a woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f), or a member of the child's or woman's family.
(2) A Holocaust victim's settlement payment received by the child, a woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f), or a member of the child's or woman's family.
(3) Money earned by the child, a woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f), or a member of the child's or woman's family as a student participating in:
(A) a paid internship;
(B) a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7); or
(C) paid postsecondary work experience that allows the individual to apply for a related apprenticeship (as defined by IC 20-43-8-0.3).
(4) Annual income of up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) that is earned by an individual in the child's household or the household of a woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f), if the income is earned by an individual who:
(A) resides in the household;
(B) is less than twenty-four (24) years of age; and
(C) earns the additional annual income while the individual is a student participating in or pursuing:
(i) a postsecondary degree;
(ii) a workforce certificate;
(iii) a pre-apprenticeship; or
(iv) an apprenticeship.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-7 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.15-1997, SEC.4; P.L.128-1999, SEC.10; P.L.14-2020, SEC.4; P.L.168-2021, SEC.4; P.L.103-2023, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-4. Amount of Assistance; Considerations

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.
Sec. 4. The division shall determine the amount of assistance granted for a dependent child considering the following:
(1) The resources and necessary expenditures of the family.
(2) The conditions existing in each case and in accordance with the rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the director of the division.
However, a Holocaust victim's settlement payment received by the child or a member of the child's family may not be considered a resource of the family when determining the amount of assistance for the child.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-3(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.128-1999, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-4-b. Amount of Assistance; Considerations

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024.
Sec. 4. The division shall determine the amount of assistance granted for a dependent child or a woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f) considering the following:
(1) The resources and necessary expenditures of the family.
(2) The conditions existing in each case and in accordance with the rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the director of the division.
However, a Holocaust victim's settlement payment received by the child or a woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f), or a member of the child's or woman's family may not be considered a resource of the family when determining the amount of assistance for the child or woman.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-3(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.128-1999, SEC.11; P.L.103-2023, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-4.9. Emergency Rulemaking

Sec. 4.9. (a) The division may adopt emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1 to implement section 5 of this chapter. An emergency rule adopted under this section expires on the earlier of:
(1) one (1) year after the date on which the rule was accepted for filing under IC 4-22-2-37.1(e); or
(2) June 30, 2024.
(b) This section expires July 1, 2024.
As added by P.L.103-2023, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-5. Amount of Need Recognized and Payment Made; Maximum Amounts

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.
Sec. 5. Except as provided in sections 5.1 and 5.3 of this chapter, the following apply to the amount of need recognized and payment made under this chapter:
(1) The total amount of need recognized and payment made for a dependent child, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed one hundred fifty-five dollars ($155).
(2) The total amount of need recognized and payment made to the person essential to the well-being of the dependent child, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed one hundred fifty-five dollars ($155).
(3) The total amount of need recognized and payment made to one (1) dependent child and to the person essential to the well-being of the dependent child, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed two hundred fifty-five dollars ($255).
(4) If there is more than one (1) dependent child in the same home, the total amount of need recognized and payment made, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed sixty-five dollars ($65) for each additional child and, if the second parent of the child is incapacitated and is living in the home, the amount of need recognized and payment made may not exceed sixty-five dollars ($65) for the benefit of the incapacitated parent.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-3(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.46-1995, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-5-b. Amount of Need Recognized and Payment Made; Maximum Amounts

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024.
Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in section 5.1 of this chapter and subject to the adjustment described in subsection (b), the following apply to the payment made under this chapter:
(1) The total payment made for a dependent child, other than for medical expenses, or a woman described in IC 12-14-1-1(f), for a calendar month may not exceed two hundred forty-eight dollars ($248).
(2) The total payment made to the person essential to the well-being of the dependent child, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed two hundred forty-eight dollars ($248).
(3) The total payment made to one (1) dependent child and to the person essential to the well-being of the dependent child, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed four hundred nine dollars ($409).
(4) If there is more than one (1) dependent child in the same home, the total payment made, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed one hundred four dollars ($104) for each additional child and, if the second parent of the child is incapacitated and is living in the home, the payment made may not exceed one hundred four dollars ($104) for the benefit of the incapacitated parent.
(b) The office of the secretary shall calculate and report to the legislative council, by December 1 of every even-numbered year, the amounts that would result if the amounts described under this section were adjusted each year using the Social Security cost of living adjustment rate.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-3(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.46-1995, SEC.12; P.L.103-2023, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-5.1. Time Limitations on Receipt of Assistance; Cash Assistance Minimum

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.
Sec. 5.1. (a) Subject to section 5.2 of this chapter, a parent or an essential person may not receive payments if the person has received assistance under this article during the person's lifetime for twenty-four (24) months after June 30, 1995.
(b) A family receiving TANF under section 5 of this chapter remains eligible to receive TANF services, including access to the Title IV-D child support enforcement program and the IMPACT (JOBS) program, when the family's income is greater than the amount of need recognized under section 5 of this chapter, but the family's gross income is less than one hundred percent (100%) of the federal income poverty level.
(c) A recipient family shall receive a cash assistance benefit under the TANF program of at least ten dollars ($10) if:
(1) the family's income is greater than the amount of need recognized under section 5 of this chapter;
(2) the family's gross income is less than one hundred percent (100%) of the federal income poverty level; and
(3) a parent or essential person receiving assistance has employment earnings.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.57; P.L.161-2007, SEC.15; P.L.153-2011, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-5.1-b. Time Limitations on Receipt of Assistance; Cash Assistance Minimum

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024.
Sec. 5.1. (a) Subject to section 5.2 of this chapter, a parent or an essential person may not receive payments if the person has received assistance under this article during the person's lifetime for twenty-four (24) months after June 30, 1995.
(b) A family receiving TANF under this chapter remains eligible to receive TANF services, including access to the Title IV-D child support enforcement program and the IMPACT (JOBS) program, when the family's applicable income is greater than the maximum benefit amount under IC 12-14-1-1.7, but the family's gross income is less than one hundred percent (100%) of the federal income poverty level.
(c) A recipient family shall receive a cash assistance benefit under the TANF program of at least ten dollars ($10) if:
(1) the family's applicable income is greater than the maximum benefit amount specified in IC 12-14-1-1.7;
(2) the family's gross income is less than one hundred percent (100%) of the federal income poverty level; and
(3) a parent or essential person receiving assistance has employment earnings.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.57; P.L.161-2007, SEC.15; P.L.153-2011, SEC.14; P.L.103-2023, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-5.2. Employment Credit

Sec. 5.2. (a) A person may earn credit for one (1) month of TANF assistance for each six (6) consecutive months the person is employed full time. However, credit may not be earned for employment completed before the date the person first applies for assistance under this article.
(b) To qualify for credit under subsection (a), a person must supply the county office with proof of the periods during which the person was employed.
(c) A person may not retain credit for more than twenty-four (24) months of TANF assistance under this article at any time.
(d) Credit earned by one (1) member of an assistance group under this section applies to all members of the assistance group.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.161-2007, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-5.3. Repealed

As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.2-1997, SEC.36; P.L.145-2006, SEC.79; P.L.161-2007, SEC.17; P.L.156-2020, SEC.53. Repealed by P.L.103-2023, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-6. Need of Child; Age Excluded as Factor

Sec. 6. Age may not be a factor in determining the need of a child.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-3(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-7. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-3(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.161-2007, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-8. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-3(e).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.161-2007, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-9. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-3.1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.161-2007, SEC.18. Repealed by P.L.103-2023, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-10. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-4.5.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.67; P.L.5-1993, SEC.80. Repealed by P.L.161-2007, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-11. Compliance With Awards

Sec. 11. The county office shall make an award that, including a subsequent modification, is binding and must be complied with by the county office until the award or modified award is vacated.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-7 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.68; P.L.5-1993, SEC.81.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-12. Notification of Assistance Decision

Sec. 12. The county office shall notify the applicant and the division of the county office's decision concerning assistance in writing.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-7 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.69; P.L.5-1993, SEC.82.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-13. Reporting of Assistance Decisions

Sec. 13. The county office shall immediately report to the division the decision for each application for assistance to a dependent child.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.70; P.L.5-1993, SEC.83.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-14. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-7 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.79-1992, SEC.1; P.L.4-1993, SEC.71; P.L.5-1993, SEC.84. Repealed by P.L.273-1999, SEC.124.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-15. Amount Granted; Justification; Conformance With Article

Sec. 15. The amount of the assistance granted must be justified and conform with this article.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Granting of Assistance › 12-14-2-16. Child Living With Relative Prescribed in Ic 12-7-2-58

Sec. 16. If an investigation discloses that a child is a dependent child and the child is living or will live with at least one (1) of the relatives prescribed in IC 12-7-2-58, assistance may be allowed for the support of the child without complying with an Indiana law other than this article.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-14.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.