Kelly receives TAFDC for herself and her baby. § 361.200(A)(1).Įxample 1: Kelly is a single parent, age 20, of a 1-year-old daughter. A legally married couple who lives together must be in the same household, even if they never share food or meals together.The only exception to this rule is where the adult is not exercising financial support or supervision of that child. A child (other than a foster child) under age 18 who lives with a responsible adult must be in the same household as the adult - reguardless of relationship.A child under age 22 who lives with their parent(s) or stepparent(s) must be in the same SNAP household as the parent.They cannot be separate households.Īdditionally, under the federal SNAP rules, some people who live together must also be in the same SNAP household, even if they buy and prepare most of their food separately.
People who live under the same roof – whether or not related – who purchase and prepare most of their food together must be in the same SNAP household.
