1340 Residency | TANF
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Georgia Division of Family and Children Services |
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Policy Title: |
Residency |
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Effective Date: |
November 2025 |
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Chapter: |
1300 |
Policy Number: |
1340 |
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Previous MT(s): |
MT 63 |
Updated or Reviewed in MT: |
MT 81 |
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Codes/References
45 CFR § 233.40
Requirements
Assistant Unit (AU) members must live in Georgia.
Basic Considerations
There is no specific durational requirement but an individual who is in Georgia for a visit is not eligible to be included in the AU.
The place of residence need not be a fixed dwelling.
A child is considered to be a resident of the state in which the parent or caretaker of the child resides.
An individual who is temporarily absent from the state is still a Georgia resident. Temporary absence includes, but is not limited to, an absence for one of the following reasons:
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attending school
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receiving medical treatment
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working out of state
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caring for a family member.
Verification
The AU’s statement of residency can be accepted, unless questionable. If questionable, verify by one of the following sources:
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current driver’s license
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lease agreement
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rent or utility company receipt
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school record
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employment record
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written statement of a responsible reference
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any other document proving residency.
| The Department of Driver Services (DDS) interface cannot be used to verify residency. This interface only verifies if the client has a Georgia driver’s license. It does not verify where a person lives. |
Procedures
Accept and document the AU’s statement of residency, unless questionable. If questionable, verify the AU’s residency.
Document why the applicant’s statement is questionable, and the date and source of verification.