1. (a)

   1. (1) An interview with the applicant is required for applications.
   2. (2) If the household consists of two (2) adults, both will be interviewed.
   3. (3) If only one (1) parent is present for the initial interview and it is determined that the family is potentially eligible, an interview will be scheduled for the second adult to ensure that both parents understand their responsibilities.

2. (b)

   1. (1) If the applicant family consists of a parent who is a minor (non-head of household) and his or her child or children, then the adult with whom such minor parent and child are living will also be interviewed with the minor parent. See the note below.

   2. (2) Note.

      1. (A) The adult caretaker of the minor parent is required to attend to ensure that he or she is aware of the program requirements and responsibilities that will be expected of the minor parent.
      2. (B) In addition, the adult with whom the minor parent is living will, in most situations, be made the payee for the cash assistance grant and therefore be responsible for ensuring that the grant is used on behalf of the minor parent and child.
      3. (C) This will be explained to the adult and minor parent during the interview.

3. (c)

   1. (1) The application will be reviewed with the applicant, including a review and discussion of the Personal Responsibility Agreement.
   2. (2) Refer to 20 CAR § 502-205.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “01/01/22”