1. Relationship-The child is living with a relative within the 5th degree of relationship (DSSM 3004).

2. Age-The child is less than 18 years of age.

3. Residence-Applicants must reside in Delaware to be eligible for benefits. Persons including the homeless (those with no fixed address or not living in a permanent dwelling) who currently live in Delaware and plan to stay, regardless of the length of time they have been here, meet the residency requirement.

4. Time Limitation-The child has been living in caregiver(s)' home less than or equal to 90 days.

5. Income - The income of the caregiver cannot exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Level based on the household size. The caregiver's household includes the caregiver and his/her children. The income of the child moving in with the caregiver and any siblings (or half-siblings) who also reside in the home is not counted.

6. Resources-Eligibility will be determined without regard to the child or caregiver['s] [(s)'] resources.

7. Citizenship-The child is a citizen or lawfully admitted alien.

8. Need-The child’s need is for one or more of the covered services.