2-007 Age Requirement for a Dependent Child

The following are included in the definition of a dependent child:

Age 0 through 17 - For receipt of an ADC grant, an individual is considered a dependent child beginning with the first day of the mother's third trimester of pregnancy through the month of the child's 18th birthday. The case record must contain a pregnancy verification. For

Note: If the child is born before the month of the expected due date, there is no underpayment. If the child is born after the month of the expected due date, there is no overpayment.

School attendance is not an eligibility factor; however, a dependent child age 16 or older who is not a full-time student must participate in Employment First (see 468 NAC 2-020 ff.)

If the parent needs child care to accept or retain employment or to participate in an education or training activity that is not connected with Employment First, see 468 NAC 2-007.04.
18 Years – A child is eligible through the entire month of his/her 19th birthday if s/he is:
1. A full-time student regularly attending a secondary school or the equivalent level of vocational or technical training (this does not include college); or
2. Participating in an Employment First component.

An 18 year old is eligible through the month of graduation from high school or the equivalent level of vocational or technical training.

If an 18-year-old who is not in school or participating in EF has a medical need, see 477 NAC 3-000 and 4-000.

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