Section 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: (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.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-436-0015
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.