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

Chief Patron

Sen. Yvonne Miller (D-Norfolk)

Yvonne Miller (D-Norfolk)
Served: 1988–

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

12/17/2007: In Rehabilitation and Social Services Committee

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Summary

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.

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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

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