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B. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Crisis Intervention Services Payment (CRISP)

Georgia has recognized a growing population of grandparents taking upon themselves the role of caretaker for their grandchildren. Therefore, DFCS will provide supplemental support necessary to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) so that children can be cared for in their homes or in the homes of their grandparents.

GRG CRISP is a one-time cash payment that equals up to four times the maximum TANF benefit amount for that AU size. This assistance is available to a grandparent or his or her spouse who meets the following criteria:

• Is a caretaker of his or her grandchild; • Is 55 years of age and older, or any age and disabled, not participating in an existing foster care program, and • Not receiving per diem payments; • Has a household income of less than 160% of the federal poverty level (FPL); and • The parent of the child is not in the home (mother, father, or minor parent).

TANF Purpose #1: Provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their homes or in the homes of caretaker relatives. Funding Source: Federal Funds

C. Employment Intervention Services

Employment Intervention Services (EIS) is available to TANF applicants who have a full-time job but are temporarily on unpaid leave due to a temporary illness or other crisis and are scheduled to return to work within four months. EIS is non-recurrent, short-term assistance that is equivalent to four times the maximum grant amount for the AU size. The AU must meet the gross income ceiling (GIC) test or be eligible for less than the maximum amount of cash assistance and so decline to receive cash assistance to preserve months of potential TANF eligibility.

TANF Purpose #1: Provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their homes or in the homes of caretaker relatives. TANF Purpose #2: End dependency of needy families by promoting job preparation and work. Funding Source: Federal Funds

D. Diaper Bank Program

Georgia TANF has partnered with Helping Mamas Inc. Diaper Bank to provide short-term, non- recurring diaper assistance to TANF recipients in need. As such, they have agreed to provide diapers for a four-month period, in the amount of $1,200 ($300 per month), to families expressing need. Diaper assistance will increase the family’s income by $300 for that period, which allows families to utilize childcare, assist with housing, or pay for utilities, overall giving each family a boost toward self-sufficiency. Families must show proof of TANF receipt to be eligible.