D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7822

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-7822 - [Effective until 1/15/2025] SUMMARY OF PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES

7822.1

An Eligibility Provider is responsible for the following:

(a) Assisting FRSP applicants with the overall application process, including assisting applicants in obtaining required information to complete the application process;

(b) Referring completed FRSP applications to the Department in as short a time as possible;

(c) Maintaining in the applicant's or participant's file the following detailed documentation:

(1) Assistance for which the applicant qualifies;

(2) Case-management reviews; and

(3) The applicant's or participant's individualized Housing Stabilization Plan or IRP;

(d) For applicants who are determined ineligible for FRSP assistance, providing them with a referral or referrals to other programs and services within the Continuum of Care.

7822.2

A Service Provider is responsible for the following:

(a) Providing individualized case management services using a progressive engagement model based on the presenting needs of everyone in the participant household;

(b) Developing an individualized Housing Stabilization Plan or IRP in collaboration with the participant and other organizations and entities that are also engaged with the participant;

(c) Connecting FRSP participants to other community resources, and ongoing evaluation of the Housing Stabilization Plan or IRP and modification as needed;

(d) Conducting a review of case management services provided and participant participation after three (3), seven (7), and ten (10) months of assistance;

(e) In cases of an approved relocation, assisting FRSP participants to identify a housing unit independently and/or access the pool of available housing units to identify a unit that best fits their needs;

(f) Providing employment supports; and

(g) Ensuring applicants receiving TANF receive credit for any work or barrier remediation activities and supports identified in the service plan, such as job search, GED preparation, housing search and counseling.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7822

Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 11691 (9/27/2024), exp. 1/15/2025 (Emergency)