1. Emergency Assistance and other programs administered by DHSS

The Relative Caregivers’ (Non-Parent) Transitional Resource Program exists in addition to the Emergency Assistance Program and other programs administered by DHSS. Payments made from the Relative Caregivers’ (Non-Parent) Transitional Resource Program will not limit Emergency Assistance Program payments or payments made by other programs administered by DHSS. Payment made by the Emergency Assistance Program or payments made by other programs administered by DHSS will not limit Relative Caregivers’ (Non-Parent) Transitional Resource Program payments.

2. Child Care Programs

Relative Caregivers’ (Non-Parent) Transitional Resource Program payments do not count as income in the child care programs.

3. Food Stamp Program

Relative Caregivers’ (Non-Parent) Transitional Resource Program payments do not count as income in the Food Stamp Program.

Relative Caregivers’ (Non-Parent) Transitional Resource Program payments do not count as income in the cash assistance programs (TANF, GA).

[When determining eligibility for other programs, DHSS has discretion not to count benefits under the Relative Caregivers’ (Non-Parent) Transitional Resource Program.]