2.1.1 Nonfinancial Eligibility Overview

In order to be eligible for Emergency Assistance (EA), the EA GroupThe primary person and any individuals living in his or her household whose income and/or needs are considered when determining eligibility for benefits. must meet all of the following nonfinancial eligibility criteria.           

• The applicant is a Caretaker RelativeAn adult in the EA Group who has a qualifying relationship to a dependent child, resides with and anticipates to live with the dependent child and provides care and control for the dependent child. of at least one Dependent ChildA person who currently resides and is anticipated to reside with a parent or other related adult, and who is under the age of 18 or, if the person is a full-time student at a secondary school or a vocational or technical equivalent and is reasonably expected to complete the program before attaining the age of 19, is under the age of 19.. (See 2.4.2 and 2.4.3) 
• All EA Group members are U.S. citizens or qualified non-citizens. (See 2.2.1) 
• All EA Group members apply for or provide an SSNSSNSocial Security Number, unless exempt. (See 2.3.1) 
• All EA Group members are residents of Wisconsin and intend to reside in Wisconsin (Note: Migrant workers are not required to intend to reside in Wisconsin). 
• The applicant has not received an EAEAEmergency Assistance payment in the 12 months prior to the EA application. (See 2.5.1) 
• The EA Group’s need resulted from an emergency due to one of the following: 
  • Fire, flood, natural disaster (see 2.6.2); 
  • Homelessness (see 2.6.3); 
  • Impending homelessness (see 2.6.4); or 
  • Energy crisis (see 2.6.5). 
• The emergency did not result from the applicant’s refusal without good cause to accept employment or training for employment. 

See Chapter 4 for information about verifying nonfinancial eligibility.