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• Any other requests must have the approval of the Adult and Family Services Program Administrator and/or Director. VI. Services to low income families (under 200% of federal poverty level) Due to limited funding and numbers of families in need, Cabarrus County will operate a limited service program to low-income families who are not recipients of Work First and are not determined to be in an emergency situation and in need of Emergency Assistance. These services are designed to assist families with some basic needs to stabilize their situation, and likely prevent an application for public assistance. The following guidelines will govern families accessing this assistance: 1. Gross household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. See income table below: Family Size* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Max Monthly Income (2016 Levels) 1 $1,980 1 $2,670 $3,360 1 $4,050 1 $4,740 1 $5,430 1 $6,122 $6,815 *For each additional member add $693.00 2. The family must include a minor child in the home, and age limits must meet Work First guidelines. 3. Family members are to give their statement as to citizenship and identity 4. Any medical care paid for must be Maintenance of Effort funds. TANF funds cannot be used to provide medical care. 5. Any assistance provided must be short-term, non-recurring, and designed to deal with a specific episode of need, and not extending beyond four(4)months. 6. Income to determine eligibility is computed using Work First guidelines. 7. Total gross family income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. 8. The cash payment limit using County funding (EA, or 200%)will be limited to a total amount not exceeding $500.00 in any 12-month period, per household. The applicant must be within the 200%poverty limit. (All payments will be made directly to the service provider. 9. Services that can be provided under this program: • One time work-related expenses • A thorough assessment by a social worker for any additional services needed and available. 10. Payment will not be authorized for expenses that have been previously paid for under the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for the household during the 12 month period. (Household received assistance within 12 months from CIP for electric, natural/propane gas, fuel oil/kerosene expenses under CIP therefore county funding can't be utilized for these expenses). Exceptions must be approved by supervisor and/program administrator. Expenses not normally covered under CIP (rent &water) could be authorized if all other eligibility criteria are met. Page 17119 Attachment number 1 \n F-7 Page 90