7822. SUMMARY OF PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES

7822 SUMMARY OF PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES 7822.1 An Eligibility Provider is responsible for the following: (a) Assisting the FRSP applicant with the overall application process, including assisting the applicant in obtaining required information to complete the application process; (b) Referring the completed FRSP application to the Department in as short a time as possible; (c) Maintaining in the applicant’s or participant’s file the following detailed documentation: (1) Assistance for which the applicant qualifies; (2) Case-management reviews; and (3) The applicant’s or participant’s individualized Housing Stabilization Plan or IRP. (d) For an applicant who is determined ineligible for FRSP assistance, providing them with a referral or referrals to other programs and services within the Continuum of Care. 7822.2 A Service Provider is responsible for the following: (a) Providing individualized case management services using a progressive engagement model based on the presenting needs of all members of the participant household; (b) Developing an individualized Housing Stabilization Plan or IRP in collaboration with the participant and other organizations and entities that are also engaged with the participant; (c) Connecting the participant to other community resources, and ongoing evaluation of the Housing Stabilization Plan or IRP and modification as needed; (d) Conducting a review of case management services provided and participant participation after three (3), seven (7), and ten (10) months of assistance; (e) In cases of an approved relocation, assisting the participant to identify a housing unit independently or access the pool of available housing units to identify a unit that best fits their needs; (f) Providing employment supports; and (g) Ensuring a participant receiving TANF receives credit for any work or barrier remediation activities and supports identified in the service plan, such as job search, GED preparation, housing search and counseling. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 73 DCR 010163 (July 17, 2026). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Public Welfare 29 DCMR § 7822