Assessment And Authorization For Emergency Assistance

01. Authority to Assess Needs for Emergency Assistance. Contractors may conduct assessments an d make referrals for authorization. (3-17-22) 02. Authorization Of Emergency Assistance. Emergency assistance payments and services may only be authorized by the Department. (3-17-22) 03. Authorization and Assessment Period. The thirty (30) day authorization and assessment period begins the date the applicant signs the application. Services may be provided during this authorization and assessmen t period. (3-17-22) 04. Service Period. A service period may continue for a maximum of ninety (90) days following th e assessment period. (3-17-22) 05. Total Number of Days for Emergency Assistance. The total number of days a family may receiv e emergency assistance is one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days in a twelve (12) month period from the date th e application is signed. (3-17-22) 06. Assessment Content. The Department will describe in the assessment the following: (3-17-22) a. The emergency condition; (3-17-22) b. The family's issues that caused the emergency condition; and (3-17-22) c. A family service plan. (3-17-22) 07. Family Service Plan Content. The Department must both develop a family service plan that has been signed by the applicant and include a description of the following: (3-17-22) a. The types of services and the reason the services are needed; (3-17-22) b. The specific period each service will be covered; (3-17-22) c. Who is providing the service; (3-17-22) d. A list of resources and contacts made on behalf of the family; and (3-17-22) e. How the needs of the family will be met in the future. (3-17-22) 201. -- 209. (RESERVED)