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services district is being permanently rehoused in unfurnished housing accommodations, and suitable furnished accommodations are not available. ii. An unattached individual, whose needs cannot otherwise be met under 18 NYCRR Part 397, is discharged from an institution, is determined to be capable of maintaining an apartment in the community, and suitable furnished accommodations are not available. iii. An adult, whose needs cannot otherwise be met under 18 NYCRR Part 397, is discharged from an institution and wishes to rejoin his family, which is in need of additional furniture to provide adequate shelter for him. iv. A child is returned to his parents, who are in need of additional furniture to provide adequate shelter for him. v. An individual's or family's living situation adversely affects the physical and mental health of that individual or family, and it is essential that the individual or family be rehoused in unfurnished housing accommodations in order to safeguard his or their health, safety and well-being. 2. An allowance provided under paragraph (1) of this subdivision may not exceed the amounts authorized for the appropriate rooms and items in the following schedule:

SCHEDULE SA-4a - INITIAL OR REPLACEMENT COST OF ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Room Description Cost Living room: $182 Bedroom

with a single bed: $145 with two single beds: $205 with double bed: $184 Kitchen (excluding appliances): $142 (plus $12 for each additional person) Range: $182 Refrigerator: $182 (or $258 for four or more persons) Bathroom: $6 (plus $4 for each additional person) Other equipment

Cabinet for linens: $22 Stove for heating: $72 (or $82 for five or more persons)

3. Documentation of the need for such furniture must be fully recorded in each case record. (b) Equipment repairs. Each social services district must provide for the essential repair of heating equipment, cooking stoves and refrigerators used by persons in need of public assistance in their