Title 16
6000 Emergency Assistance Services
6006 Classification of Emergency Assistance Services - Content of Services
Service staff are assigned to provide emergency assistance services and offer at least the following services, as required:
1. Personal and Family Crisis Situations
a) Providing casework or counseling service;
b) Arranging for emergency monetary assistance, if necessary;
c) Providing other services required because of the nature of the emergency situation.
2. Medical Crisis Situations
a) Obtaining the services of a physician for a client;
b) Arranging for the care of dependents;
c) Assisting in obtaining other services and assistance, such as medical diagnosis treatment, care in appropriate settings.
3. Housing and Maintenance Crisis Situations
a) Securing temporary shelter, utilities, food, clothing, and other maintenance items for the duration of the emergency;
b) Referring applicants to appropriate agencies for assistance in procuring permanent living arrangements appropriate to the client and his/her dependents after they leave a temporary shelter;
c) Providing necessary replacement of lost household furniture, equipment and supplies;
d) Providing temporary financial assistance to relieve distress.
