LAC 48:VII.707. Purpose of the Fund

A. The group homes for recovering substance abusers' program will make available start-up loans of up to $4,000 per applicant group for the following type of expenses: 1. security deposits for rent/lease and utilities; 2. up to two months rent for each individual in the group; 3. purchase or rental of household furniture and equipment such as beds, dressers, dining tables, chairs, lounge furniture, washer, dryer, range, refrigerator; 4. household amenities (television, appliances, linens, utensils); 5. raw food supplies (stables, canned goods, groceries, condiments, etc.); 6. facility modifications of non-extensive nature including materials (paint, lumber); 7. local transportation expenses/employment related but as part of a loan only; 8. employment related clothing (uniform rental, purchase); 9. bridge loans for applicants.