Temporary Assistance/Case Management Manual

0235.010.20 First Month of Eligibility

For a child included in a Temporary Assistance cash payment in the month s/he is placed in alternative care, the first month of eligibility for a Families Together payment is the month following the month the child leaves the home.

Payment may also be made for one additional month, if the 60th day from the date of placement falls in that month and the child is expected to return home by the 60th day.