127.8 Verification

The caretaker or relative’s statement that he or she is related to the TANF child is enough proof, unless the CAO has different information.

If the CAO has information that is different from the caretaker or relative’s statement, the caretaker or relative must cooperate in providing the necessary documentation that proves his or her relationship to each child in the budget group.

The following are examples of types of documents that can verify a relationship:

• Marriage licenses;

• School records;

• Separation papers;

• Census records;

• Birth certificates;

• Divorce papers;

• Family Bible records;

• Adoption papers or records;

• Indian census records;

• Juvenile court records;

• Bureau of Vital Statistics records;

• Court support order or paternity records from DRS;

• Social service agency records;

• Baptismal records established before age 5;

• Church records of birth and parentage;

• Hospital records of birth and parentage;

• Any legal documents that trace the child’s relationship to the caretaker or relative.

If the CAO has different information and none of the above proof is available, the caretaker or relative may get a written statement from a third party that the caretaker or relative is related to the parent over whose child he or she is exercising care and control.

Reviewed July 30, 2013