R988-100-4. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Bed Prioritization

(1) An emergency shelter that receives TANF funding for shelter operations shall: (a) subject to available funding, allocate an average of 85% of the total number of beds located in the shelter to individuals eligible for TANF; (b) determine prioritization for beds based on TANF eligibility requirements; and (c) follow department eligibility determination processes. (2) If an emergency shelter does not receive TANF funding for shelter operations, the office, in coordination with the shelter operator, will determine the feasibility of verifying the TANF eligibility of a shelter user.