1. (a) If the eligibility agency determines that a parent or caretaker met the requirements in § 3042.112 (relating to general requirements for former TANF families) and was receiving child care on the date TANF benefits ended, the eligibility agency shall notify the parent or caretaker of the family’s eligibility status and the date the 183-day former TANF period will expire.

2. (b) If the eligibility agency determines that a parent or caretaker was not receiving child care or cannot determine whether the parent or caretaker was receiving child care on the date TANF benefits ended, the eligibility agency shall notify the parent or caretaker by letter of the following:

   1. (1) The parent or caretaker may be eligible for child care benefits.
   2. (2) The parent or caretaker may contact the eligibility agency if child care is needed during the 183-day period after TANF benefits ended.
   3. (3) Eligibility for subsidized child care is assured if the minimum requirements specified in § 3042.112(a) are met.

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3042.11 (relating to provision of subsidized child care); 55 Pa. Code § 3042.114 (relating to personal interview requirements for former TANF families); and 55 Pa. Code § 3042.117 (relating to failure to contact the eligibility agency following the transfer).