General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

Food Stamps may be issued if the person/family
is certified as eligible to Food Stamp benefits.
Refer to GR 44-233 for details on Meals Out.
• Housing
A voucher for emergency housing or to prevent
eviction/foreclosure/utility shut-off or restoration
may not exceed the amount determined by
prorating the GR Basic Budget Table.
Refer to GR 44-201 for the Basic Budget Table.
NOTE: Homeless individuals are issued vouchers
for emergency lodging.
• Transportation
Refer to GR 44-232 for details.
• Occupational or Trade Tools
Refer to GR 44-234 for details.
• Personal Care Items
Refer to GR 44-235 for details.
GR 44-230.5
Verification
What verification is required for aid to first
paycheck?
Entries in Case Comments should include the
following:
• The phrase “Aid to First Paycheck”, followed by,
• Date emergency aid issued.
• Date of first paycheck.
• Name and title of employer representative who
verifies date of first paycheck.
NOTE: An ABCDM 228 must be signed by the
individual authorizing contact with the
potential employer. The signed ABCDM
228 is filed in the case record. If the
individual refuses to sign the ABCDM 228,
“aid to first paycheck” is not issued.