Seeking Supervision: State Policy Choices in Implementing the TANF Minor Parent Living Arrangement


 

Publication Date: April 1999

Publisher: Center for Law and Social Policy

Author(s): Jodie Levin-Epstein

Research Area: Social conditions

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

In order for a minor to receive TANF, she must, with limited exceptions, live with a parent, relative, or guardian. Alternative adult living arrangements are possible and a state can approve a minor to live independently. Fifty statesÂ’ approaches to the challenges of implementing the rule are summarized.