105-13 PARTIAL LIST OF VERIFICATION SOURCE
The following is a list of some of the possible sources of verification that can be used if there is reason to question a client's statement or if specific program policy requires additional documentation. For further discussion of all eligibility factors and their separate verification concerns and requirements, see the specific program manual.
An official birth certificate is the best document for verifying age, but not the only document. The caseworker should be sure that an official birth certificate is unavailable before using other documents to verify age.
105-13 B. VERIFICATION THAT CHILDREN ARE LIVING IN THE HOME OF A CARETAKER RELATIVE
This Temporary Assistance requirement has two parts that must be verified. First, it must be verified that the necessary family relationship exists between the child and the applicant, and second, it must be verified that the child does, in fact, live in the home of the caretaker relative. (See Temporary Assistance Manual.)
1. Verification of Relationship
An official birth certificate is the best document for verifying relationship, but not the only document. The caseworker should be sure that an official birth certificate is unavailable before using other documents to verify relationship.
Acceptable verification includes but is not limited to:
WINSTAR interface through Child Support Enforcement (NCP field on screens FD50, FD52, and FD55).
2. Verification of "Living With"
Acceptable verification includes but is not limited to:
105-13 C. VERIFICATION OF RESOURCES
Common means of verifying the value of resources including land, buildings, life insurance, other personal property, and financial assets are shown below:
1. Documents the client may have:
2. Verification from other sources:
105-13 D. VERIFICATION OF INCOME
There are two kinds of income you must consider and both have to be verified.
Earned income includes all salaries, tips, wages, or other income from a person's job or self-employment.
Unearned income includes such things as retirement checks, Social Security, child support, unemployment checks, and so on.
1. Documents the client may have:
2. Verification from other sources:
Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED ) interface (WINSTAR );
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