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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 340. Department of Human Services |
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Chapter 10. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) |
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Subchapter 19. Eligibility Requirements for Emergency Assistance to Needy Families With Children |
SECTION 340:10-19-9. Title IV-A/EA Emergency Family Services (EFS)
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- (a) EFS are services to families provided by the Division of Children and Family Services or the Office of Juvenile Affairs in which immediate action is necessary to avoid placement of a child in out-of-home care or to assist in reuniting a child with his or her family when in an out-of-home placement. Situations which can determine a need for emergency assistance are:(1) abuse, neglect, or abandonment of a child(ren);(2) parents' inability to provide adequate care;(3) delinquent or In Need of Supervision referral;(4) a juvenile petition; or(5) reunification. The child(ren) is currently in custody with a case plan to return home within six months.(b) EFS include:(1) home-based services;(2) day treatment;(3) wrap-around services;(4) substance abuse services;(5) education and vocational services;(6) independent living services;(7) information and referral;(8) counseling;(9) foster care;(10) emergency shelter;(11) child care;(12) legal services;(13) parenting education and training, in-home or out-of-home;(14) medical services;(15) respite care;(16) clothing;(17) diagnostic and evaluation services; or(18) cash assistance necessary to meet or prevent the emergency crisis.