General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

• Legally married spouses, and
NOTE: Individuals assuming the role of
spouse, in “marital-like” situations, are
considered “other contributors”, not responsible
relatives.
• Parents of minor children (under 18 years of
age).
Refer to GR 43-100 Responsible Relatives for
additional information.
GR 44-117.2 – Other
Contributors
Are there other contributors?
Yes, other contributors are persons, other than
responsible relatives, who are contributing to the
support of the individual.
GR 44-117.3 –
Determining
Contributions
When are other contributions
explored/determined?
Cash or in-kind contributions are determined at the
time of application (including screening) and at each
annual agreement.
GR 44-117.4 –
Verification
Verification
• Contributions reported during intake or annual
agreement are recorded by the individual on the
application/ABP 898-16, General Relief Annual
Agreement (a LEADER generated form).
• Information regarding the receipt of a
contribution that is obtained at a time other than
intake or annual agreement is recorded in Case
Comments. The amount and the name,
address, and relationship of the contributor are
recorded.
• The ABP 379, Request for Support Information
from contributor, (an out of drawer form) is sent
by the Worker to each contributor (defined in
Other Contributors above) named by the
individual.
• If the individual refuses to sign the “Authorization
for Release of Information” section of the ABP