Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Chapter 388-436 - Emergency cash assistance
Section 388-436-0015 - Consolidated emergency assistance program (CEAP)

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 388-436-0015

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

(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.

Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, 74.08.090, and 74.04.660. 11-02-037, § 388-436-0015, filed 12/29/10, effective 2/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, 74.08.090. 07-07-103, § 388-436-0015, filed 3/19/07, effective 4/19/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, and 74.04.057. 04-05-013, § 388-436-0015, filed 2/6/04, effective 3/8/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057 and 74.08.090. 98-16-044, § 388-436-0015, filed 7/31/98, effective 9/1/98.

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