WAC 388-436-0015 Consolidated emergency assistance program (CEAP).

1. CEAP is available to the following persons:

   1. A pregnant woman in any stage of pregnancy; or

   2. Families with dependent children, including, within available funds, families who have stopped receiving their TANF grant within the last six months under WAC 388-310-1600.

2. Applicants must be residents of Washington state as defined in WAC 388-468-0005.

3. Applicants must demonstrate a financial need for emergency funds for one or more of the following basic requirements:

   1. Food;

   2. Shelter;

   3. Clothing;

   4. Minor medical care;

   5. Utilities;

   6. Household maintenance supplies;

   7. Necessary clothing or transportation costs to accept or retain a job; or

   8. Transportation for a minor, not in foster care, to a home where care will be provided by family members or approved caretakers.

4. Payment under this program is limited to not more than thirty consecutive days within a period of twelve consecutive months.