LAC 67:III.5597. Child Welfare Emergency Assistance Services Program

A. The Child Welfare Emergency Assistance Services Program will provide services to children who are removed from their parents by the courts and are in foster care. These services include case management and planning as performed by DCFS’ staff. The types of assistance that meet the emergency situation may include shelter care, foster family care or emergency shelter care including food, clothing and supervision. B. TANF eligibility is limited within any 12-month period to a single episode of need with a maximum duration of 12 months. TANF eligibility is also limited to families with income less than twice the state median income (SMI). C. These services are TANF-eligible based on inclusion in the state’s approved AFDC Emergency Assistance Program that was in effect as of August 21, 1996.