Revision 15-4; Effective October 1, 2015

TANF and TP 08

Advisors must verify all good cause claims.

A—1151 Verification Sources

Revision 15-4; Effective October 1, 2015

TANF and TP 08

The following are acceptable verification sources or evidence for:

  • Emotional or Physical Harm for Individuals — a written recommendation from a family violence specialist. The specialist must be an employee of a family violence program that contracts with HHSC. The family violence specialist must complete Form H1706,Good Cause Recommendation and Family Violence Exemption, which serves as verification for the good cause claim.
  • Incest or Rape — a birth certificate or medical or law enforcement records indicating the circumstances surrounding the child's birth.
  • Adoption or Pending Adoption — a court document, other related records, or written statement of the facts from the social services agency.

Related Policy Questionable Information, C-920 Providing Verification, C-930