Are individuals in foster care eligible for services based on their foster care status?
These individuals are not considered categorically eligible for services under this funding stream. However, these individuals could be considered as household of one for eligibility purposes and, therefore, only the youth’s income would be reported for eligibility. It should also be noted that a foster child does not need a plan to return home to be eligible for services. • Is there an age limitation for youth that can be served under the TANF program? Yes. Only TANF eligible youth under 21 may be served with TANF funding. • Must participants of the TANF Summer Youth Program be eligible to receive TANF benefits/cash assistance? No. The appropriation language allows this funding to support not only those in receipt of benefits/cash assistance but also those eligible youths whose incomes are up to 200% of the federal poverty level. • What are the eligibility criteria for TANF 200% Non-Assistance Programs? Participants must meet the all requirements outlined below. • A resident of New Yo
