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Department
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First Online Policy Manual Rights and Responsibilities |
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31.31 |
USE OF FAMILIES FIRST CASH PAYMENT (GRANT)
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The Families First cash payment (accessed
through the use of an EBT card) is designed to provide a subsistence payment
for a dependent child and caretaker in conjunction with other income and
support already available to the assistance unit. It takes into consideration the resources
and income conditions existing in each case and is issued in compliance with
state rules and regulations. The Department is not at liberty to determine for the recipient what
use he/she will make of the Families First benefits. Staff may counsel with a recipient about
the use of his/her benefits but must be careful to avoid activity or
instruction that would limit the recipient’s freedom of choice. However, vendor and protective payments may
be made under certain circumstances. |
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