Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); time limit on receipt thereof. (SB27)

Introduced By

Sen. Yvonne Miller (D-Norfolk)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Social services; time limit on receipt of TANF. Allows the child of a VIEW participant to continue receiving TANF financial assistance beyond the initial 24-month period if (i) the VIEW-participating parent is no longer the child's legal guardian, (ii) legal custody of the child has been placed with a relative of the child after a complaint of child abuse or neglect filed against the child's parent has been deemed founded or after an order for removal of the child from the child's home has been issued pursuant to 16.1-251 or 16.1-252, and (iii) the child otherwise meets the eligibility requirements set forth in 63.2-602 through 63.2-607. This bill is contingent upon appropriation of funds. Amends § 63.2-612 (“Time limit on the receipt of TANF.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

02/01/2008: Awaiting a Vote in the Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee
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Comments

Marsha Maines writes:

children are not 'property'. the state needs to stop 'finding' ways to funnel money to kids being used by others as if they were their meal ticket

Posted 53 months ago.