Miss. Code. tit. 18, pt. 21, ch. 1, r. 18-21-1-21.1, MDHS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Current through December 10, 2024

MDHS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES PROGRAM OVERVIEW

MDHS - DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES

All services of the Division of Family and Children's Services are provided without regard to income, and are based upon the individual's "need" for the service, and on the individual's inclusion as an eligible individual as defined by the Definition of Service. "Need" for a particular service implies that the provision of that service will assist the individual or members of his family to advance toward the achievement of one of the program goals. The worker assessment includes the determination of whether or not the individual requesting service is unable to provide the service for him/her and has no friends or relatives who are able and willing to provide this service for him/her.

Without Regard to Income

Some services may be provided on the basis of need alone. These services are Adoption, Case Management, Placement Services, and Prevention of Neglect/Abuse.

Income Maintenance Status

Individuals eligible under Income Maintenance Status include:

1. Recipients of TANF and persons whose needs are considered in determining the needs of TANF recipients. Children, on whose behalf adoption assistance under Title IV-E is paid, are considered to be eligible as if they were a TANF recipient.

2. Recipients of Supplemental Security Income Benefits or State Supplementary Payments.

3. Individuals other than those described above, whose income is at or below 200 percent of the poverty level income based on family size will be eligible for all services without a fee.

Miss. Code. tit. 18, pt. 21, ch. 1, r. 18-21-1-21.1, MDHS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Adopted 10/1/2015