WAG 25-02-02: Crisis Assistance

CRISIS ASSISTANCE EMERGENCY SHELTER
A. Eligible Groups TANF clients TANF clients
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B. revised textCircumstance
  • a fire, flood, or other natural disaster; or
  • an eviction or court order to vacate the home for any reason; or
  • lost or stolen cash; or
  • domestic or sexual violence, or stalking; or
  • travel required to obtain essential medical care.
 Emergency shelter needed due to homelessness.
C. Kinds of Assistance CODE
Food: 201
Clothing: 202
Household supplies: 203
Household furnishings: 344
Rent: 207
Non-medical needs related to essential medical care (i.e., food, lodging, transportation): 204		 CODE
Emergency Shelter: 612
D. Time Limits
  • Decision within 5 workdays from date of request. 
  • Issue aid and Notice of Decision within 2 workdays from date of decision.
 Follow the terms of the provider's written agreement with DHS.
Send Notice of Decision within 2 workdays from date of decision.
E. Type of Payment Cash payment issued centrally. Vendor payment