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Benefit payments exceeding certain levels must have approval of various levels of management. b) For rent or mortgage payments, an eviction notice or foreclosure notice is needed. c) For necessary utility bills, a cutoff notice is needed. d) If critically necessary prescription drugs are requested, a drug list from the pharmacy is required. e) Due to its necessity in job search efforts, a payment for Internet access service is allowable under this provision, but cannot exceed $20.00 per month. f) Other expenses can be paid through this Special Provision, as referenced in section VI. A. 9. L 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. The family must include a minor child in the home, and age limits must meet Work First guidelines. 2. Family members are to give their statement as to citizenship and identity 3. Any medical care paid for must be Maintenance of Effort funds. TANF funds cannot be used to provide medical care. 4. 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. 5. Income to determine eligibility is computed using Work First guidelines. 6. Total gross family income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level: *For each additional member, add $637.00. 7. The cash payment limit using County funding (GA, AA, EA, or 200 %) will be limited to a total amount not exceeding $300.00 in any 12 -month period, per household. (i.e. Household receives $300.00 from Adult Assistance therefore cannot receive additional funds from GA, EA, or 200 %). The applicant must be within the 200% poverty limit. 8. Services that can be provided under this program: • One time work - related expenses • Limited transportation of no more than 30 calendar days (beginning with date of application) • A thorough assessment by a social worker for any additional services needed and available. Attachment number 1 F -3 Page 102 Family size* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Max. Monthly Income (2011 levels) $1,815 $2,452 $3,089 $3,725 $4,362 $4,999 $5,635 $6,272 *For each additional member, add $637.00. 7. The cash payment limit using County funding (GA, AA, EA, or 200 %) will be limited to a total amount not exceeding $300.00 in any 12 -month period, per household. (i.e. Household receives $300.00 from Adult Assistance therefore cannot receive additional funds from GA, EA, or 200 %). The applicant must be within the 200% poverty limit. 8. Services that can be provided under this program: • One time work - related expenses • Limited transportation of no more than 30 calendar days (beginning with date of application) • A thorough assessment by a social worker for any additional services needed and available. Attachment number 1 F -3 Page 102