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Economy-Cantaloupe42 t1_j6bg8i4 wrote

There is a requirement to provide the name and any info on the father. If she was rejected due to not providing that she should appeal. That is always an option, even if they don't tell you it is.

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goldieismyhedgehog OP t1_j6bgfga wrote

She’s working on appealing but what is the option she has? How can she make sure the appeal doesn’t get rejected too

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PinsAndBeetles t1_j6bmxvs wrote

She did not get rejected for that reason alone, perhaps she misunderstood the notice. Anyone applying for TANF must attempt to receive support from an absent relative before receiving the benefit. The state will pay for up to 3 paternity tests per child. It is important to establish paternity for reasons beyond financial benefit (medical history, etc). There is an exemption if doing so would put the family at risk for domestic violence or if the child was conceived due to rape. Should your friend choose not to pursue support she can still qualify if otherwise eligible however the grant is reduced by 25% for failure to cooperate with support requirements.

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Economy-Cantaloupe42 t1_j6bgrzf wrote

There's no way to be sure except to be thorough. State her case honestly, have testimony or statements from others as proof she has no info on the fathers.

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