Division of Family and Economic Security, Bureau of Working Families

Emergency Assistance Manual

2.5.1 Eligibility Once in a 12-Month Period

Each 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. in an EA Group The primary person and any individuals living in his or her household whose income and/or needs are considered when determining eligibility for benefits.is only eligible to receive EAEAEmergency Assistance once in a 12-month period. The 12-month period begins on the application date that resulted in an EA payment. 
 

EXAMPLE: Billie and her family applied and were approved with an application date of March 12. She is potentially eligible as of March 12 the following year for another EA payment.