Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 4, October 8, 2024
Section 22VAC40-295-150 - TANF-Emergency Assistance (TANF-EA)A. A family shall be eligible for TANF-EA if all of the following conditions are met: 1. The assistance meets TANF requirements specified in § 63.2-614 of the Code of Virginia.2. The emergency assistance is necessary to avoid destitution of the child or to provide living arrangements for him in a home.3. The TANF-EA is for eviction prevention or to address needs resulting from a fire or natural disaster.4. For current TANF recipients, disaster-related needs can be met through TANF-EA in addition to the regular TANF money payment. The TANF-EA payment does not affect the regular TANF money payment. A TANF-EA payment may not be issued, however, to replace money lost by the recipient or for the loss of earnings.B. The amount of assistance provided shall be up to $1,500 per emergency occurrence. The amount of the payment is based on immediate needs of the applicant.22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-295-150
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 20, Issue 23, eff. September 1, 2004; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 02, eff. 10/15/2020.Statutory Authority: § 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.