TANF-CTemporary Assistance for Needy Families -- Absent or incapacitated parent; replaces AFDC-C.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families—Absent or incapacitated parent(1) For Medical Assistance, the biological or adoptive father or mother of a child under age 21. (2) As a legally responsible relative for TANF, the biological or adoptive father or mother of a TANF dependent child, including a TANF minor parent. (3) As a legally responsible relative for GA, the biological or adoptive father or mother of an unemancipated child under age 19, including a GA minor parent. NOTE: A putative father is not a parent until paternity is established.. (replaces AFDC-C.)