The proposed bill seeks to amend the definition of "Child only case" in section 46-101 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Under current law, a "Child only case" is defined as a case in which the eligible dependent child is either in the legal custody of the department of child safety or placed in foster care with an unrelated adult or nonparent relative who is not receiving cash assistance.

The bill introduces new language that clarifies the definition by specifying two scenarios: first, when the child is in the legal custody of the department of child safety, a tribal court, or a tribal child welfare agency and placed in foster care; and second, when the child is living with an unrelated adult or nonparent relative who is responsible for meeting the child's basic needs and is also not receiving cash assistance. This update aims to provide clearer criteria for determining "Child only cases" under Arizona law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 46-101