717-1           INFORMING APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS ABOUT CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES AND REQUIREMENTS

When an initial application is received and when a recipient requests that a child be added to the case, the caseworker must discuss child support assignment, cooperation and enforcement requirements with the parent or caretaker relative who are required to cooperate and provide them with:

• A Child Support Form (GEN53) to complete for each noncustodial parent not living in the home of the dependent child;  

• Written notice of the parent or caretaker relative's right to claim good cause for not cooperating with CSSDChild Support Services Division (provided on the GEN 50CApplication for Services and the GEN 53Child Support Information Form);

• A Child Support Cooperation Statement form (GEN 80 or EISEligibility Information System notice W060) for a parent or caretaker relative to complete if they choose not to provide the information requested on the GEN 53Child Support Information Form and want to claim good cause; and

• An opportunity to request CSSDChild Support Services Division keep the family’s address confidential because of a threat to their well-being.  The "Affidavit and Request for Nondisclosure of Identifying Information" form (CSSD 04-0502) is used for this purpose.  This form is used to keep identifying information from being released to a person (such as a noncustodial parent) who would otherwise be entitled to have information about the child support case.

Note:

Cooperation with CSSDChild Support Services Division is also a requirement in an Adult Not Included (ANI) case. If the caretaker relative does not cooperate with CSSDChild Support Services Division the monthly ATAPAlaska Temporary Assistance Program benefit will be distributed to a protective payee until the caretaker relative becomes compliant.

A financial penalty is not placed on an ANIAdult Not Included case because the income of the caretaker relative is not included in the benefit amount determination.