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Applying For Tanf: Ten Tips For Relative Caregivers, University Of Maine Center On Aging Jan 2008

Applying For Tanf: Ten Tips For Relative Caregivers, University Of Maine Center On Aging

Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation

TANF provides financial assistance to help with basic living expenses for children and families living in Maine. When applying for TANF, it is important to remember that many children being cared for by relatives who are residents of Maine can receive TANF as long as the relative plans to care for the child for at least one month. This relation can be by blood, adoption, or marriage. Legal custody is not required, but the names and contact information of the birth parents is required. If you are a relative applying just for a child living with you, only the child’s …


Applying For Mainecare: Ten Tips For Relative Caregivers, University Of Maine Center On Aging Jan 2008

Applying For Mainecare: Ten Tips For Relative Caregivers, University Of Maine Center On Aging

Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation

MaineCare provides free or low-cost comprehensive healthcare benefits to children and families living in Maine. Almost all children being cared for by relatives who are residents of Maine are eligible, and legal custody is not required. Even if you or the child have other health insurance, MaineCare may still be available. Requirements during this application process include providing a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate and the social security number of the child. If you are applying only for the child living with you, only the child’s income is considered. If you are applying for yourself and the child, …