MS 2334 (2)
[To be eligible for KTAP, the child and parent or caretaker relative with whom the child lives must be residing in Kentucky.
A. Temporary absence from Kentucky with subsequent returns, or intent to return when the reason for the absence is accomplished, does not interrupt continuity of residence. Refer to MS 2338 for more information on temporary absence.
B. Individuals are considered a resident of Kentucky if they meet either of the following definitions:
1. Living in Kentucky voluntarily and not for a temporary purpose. A child is considered a resident of the state in which he/she is living other than on a temporary basis; or
2. The individual is, at the time of application, living in Kentucky, is not receiving assistance from another state and entered Kentucky with a job commitment or seeking employment (whether or not currently employed). Under this definition, the child is a resident of the state in which the caretaker relative is a resident, and migrants are considered residents of Kentucky.
3. If the individual is a student who lives in Kentucky while attending college but returns to his/her home state after each semester ends, the individual is not considered a resident of Kentucky.
C. Client statement is acceptable as verification of the place of residence, unless there are indications of residence in another state. In these situations, request verification of residency, such as a landlord statement or written statement from someone familiar with the family.
D. Verification of household composition is required for all KTAP applications, recertifications, when an individual is added to an existing KTAP benefit group, or when the family reports a change of address. To verify household composition, request that the individual provide a written statement from a landlord or another person who knows the family and can verify who resides in the household.
E. For individuals recently entering Kentucky, inquire if assistance was received in another state. If he/she states TANF has been received in another state, explain to the individual that TANF months received in other states must be verified before the application can be approved.
Contact the public assistance agency in the other state to verify the individual is no longer receiving benefits from the other state as well as each month TANF benefits were received. Ask the individual if he/she is able to provide any contact information for the other state, such as the worker’s name, phone number, address, etc. If the other state requires a
written request, fax form PAFS-28, Out-of-State Inquiry, to obtain verification of assistance status.]
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