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Eligibility:
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Families with children under 18, pregnant women may qualify if no other means of support are available; Must be U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status in Connecticut; Must be engaged in an employment services activity unless exempted; Child or children in the household must live with a related adult or an adult who has filed for guardianship through probate court; Many TFA-eligible households are grandparents caring for grandchildren; Income of a non-parent relative or guardian does not count when the relative or guardian does not receive TFA for themselves
*Exemptions to the employment work activity requirement are granted based on: Dependent child under age 19, or Minor parent under age 19 if in school, or
Over age 60, or Caring for child under age 1, or Have a disability or illness, or Caring for person in household with disability or illness, or Domestic violence prevents or limits hours of employment *Income limit differs by region because of the cost of housing difference, but is always a figure less than 100% FPL; Asset limit is $3500; also, $9500 of car value is not counted towards assets
Domestic violence situations may also qualify under this program: Qualifying for Domestic Violence Cash assistance benefits:
There is no income, asset, immigration/citizenship status restrictions to receive the benefit. However, those who applying must be residents of Connecticut. Individuals with or without dependent children may qualify. This is generally a one-time benefit and is calculated as the three-month Temporary Family Assistance award for the equivalent family size and issued in one lump sum. The alleged abuser is not included as a member of the household. This program is a state-initiated and state-funded program administered by the Social Work Division. Individuals applying will be required to provide any supporting documentation, including but not limited to:
Verification of identity;
Primary applicant’s social security number;
Verification of relationship between the primary applicant, children and other household members listed on the application;
Verification of Connecticut residency;
Verification that the primary applicant is a current victim of domestic violence with corroborating evidence in the form of:
A police report, protective order or restraining order that was signed and executed within the ninety days (90) immediately preceding the request for assistance; or
Documentation from a domestic violence agency that confirms the applicant has experienced a domestic violence event as listed above.
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