A caretaker relative other than the parent may be included in the aid to families with dependent children grant if the caretaker relative meets the following conditions:

1. (1) The caretaker relative is not receiving a supplemental security income payment or state supplement;
2. (2) The caretaker relative's income and that of the caretaker relative's spouse, if any, is insufficient to meet needs; and

3. (3) The caretaker relative and the caretaker relative's spouse do not own real or personal property that exceed department limits.

   Cross-References:

   Limitations on real property, ch 67:12:04.

   Limitations on personal property, ch 67:12:05.

   Individuals who must be included in assistance unit, § 67:12:01:69.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 2 SDR 88, effective July 1, 1976; 7 SDR 23, effective September 18, 1980; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 11 SDR 54, effective October 1, 1984 ; 51 SDR 52, effective November 11, 2024; 52 SDR 55, effective December 2, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28- 6 -1 .

Prior versions effective: 2024-11-11, 1984-10-01.