PM 14-03-00: Age and Student Status

WAG 14-03-00.

For TANF, FamilyCare Assist, Family Assist, and Moms and Babies, there is no upper or lower age limit to qualify as an adult. For General Assistance - Family and Children Assistance (GA-FCA), there is no upper age limit to qualify as an adult. See PM 04-04-01 for the lower age limit to qualify as an adult for GA-FCA and GA Transitional Assistance (GA-TA).

For TANF, All Kids, and GA-FCA, a child must be age 18 or under. An 18 year old child must be in full-time high school or an equivalent residential program to receive TANF. For GA-FCA, an 18 year old child must be in full-time high school and must be expected to complete the graduation requirements before reaching age 19. For All Kids, an 18 year old does not have to be in school.

See PM 03-04-00 for more information about age and student status.