22VAC40-35-30: Cooperation in establishing paternity

A. As a condition of eligibility, the caretaker-relative shall cooperate, as defined in 22VAC40-35-20, with the Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) and the local department of social services in establishing paternity.

B. If the caretaker-relative does not cooperate, the adult portion of the grant shall be denied or terminated until the individual has disclosed the required information.

C. If, after six months of receipt of TANF, paternity has not been established and the local department determines that the caretaker-relative is not cooperating in establishing paternity, the local department shall terminate the entire grant for a minimum of one month and until cooperation has been achieved. An individual whose TANF case was terminated due to such noncooperation must cooperate and file a new application for TANF to receive further benefits.