Crossroads Supportive Services 401-01-20-25

(Revised 7/1/12 ML #3338)

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Within the limits described in this section, supportive services may be made available to a participant of the Crossroads Program. Supportive service cannot be provided without approval from the Crossroads Case Manager until the individual’s TANF case has been approved.

 

All approved Crossroads supportive services are paid directly to the Crossroads parent or child care provider as applicable.

 

Following are allowable supportive services:

1. Child Care Expenses - Payment of child care expenses for Crossroads participants shall be paid based on policy of the Child Care Assistance Program Manual. (Refer to Section 400-28-40, Crossroads Families Eligibility).

2. Transportation Assistance - Transportation assistance not exceeding $75.00 per month may be paid to a Crossroads parent, provided the parent is participating in the activities listed on the Education Plan.

If transportation assistance is based on mileage, a monthly stipend or flat amount is not allowed. Instead, a mileage calculation must be identified on the Education Plan. Transportation assistance based on mileage is calculated by multiplying the number of actual or estimated miles required per day to support the individual’s approved activity by the number of days the individual needs assistance by $0.45, the current reimbursement rate for travel under the Crossroads Program.

When public transportation or informal transportation arrangements are used, the participant must review their transportation needs and plan with the Crossroads Case Manager. If appropriate, the Crossroads Case Manager will approve the individual's plan.

Payments for Transportation Assistance are issued to the recipients utilizing the Vendor Payment process. State Crossroads Policy Staff are responsible for issuing these payments.