WAC 388-436-0015. Consolidated emergency assistance program (CEAP)

(1) CEAP is available to the following: (a) A pregnant woman in any stage of pregnancy; or (b) Families with dependent children, including families who have stopped receiving their TANF grant under WAC 388-310-1600 so long as: (i) The dependent child is living with a parent or a relative of specified degree as defined under WAC 388-454-0010 ; or (ii) The dependent child has lived with such a relative within six months of the request for assistance. (2) Applicants must be residents of Washington state as defined in WAC 388-468-0005 . (3) Applicants must demonstrate a financial need for emergency funds for one or more of the following basic requirements: (a) Food; (b) Shelter; (c) Clothing; (d) Minor medical care; (e) Utilities; (f) Household maintenance supplies; (g) Necessary clothing or transportation costs to accept or retain a job; or (h) Transportation for a minor, not in foster care, to a home where care will be provided by family members or approved caretakers. (4) Payment under this program is limited to one time within twelve consecutive months for a period covering no more than thirty consecutive days. (5) The department may discontinue program benefits issuances during periods of time when state funds appropriated for CEAP are exhausted.