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SSI Supplemental Security Income: A federal program that provides supplemental cash assistance to eligible households.
SERVICE AREA The geographical area served by a local DEAP agency.
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT A structure containing no more than one dwelling unit.
SPOUSE Either of two individuals; a. Who would be defined as married to each other under the applicable State law; or b. Who are living together and holding themselves out to the community as a husband and wife representing themselves as such to relatives, friends, neighbors, and/or trades people.
STATISTICAL REPORT A report on number of households served during a specified period of time, under any component of DEAP which includes detailed demographic information about the households served. Demographics may include, but are not limited to poverty level, dwelling type, primary heat source, elderly, disabled, primary income source, etc.
SUBCONTRACTOR An agency/organization to which the contractor agency delegates some of its contractual responsibilities under DEAP.
SUBSIDIZED HOUSING Refers to an applicant living in HUD or DSHA assisted housing. Rental payments are based on a percentage of renters’ income. Renters may receive a monthly utility allowance.
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Any form of financial assistance designed to assist persons who are in dire need (i.e. public assistance, SSI, etc.)
UNDOCUMENTED HOUSEHOLD Same as definitions for Non-Qualified Alien
VA Veteran’s Administration benefits: A federal program which provides cash assistance to eligible veterans and/or their survivors.
VENDOR A company or individual providing services for the contractor agency on behalf of a client where payment for those services is required.