Food stamps.
(b) Food stamps. The social services official shall provide, as appropriate, transportation, or reimburse the costs of transportation and provide for dependent care, or reimburse the costs of dependent care expenses for individuals participating in food stamp employment and training programs identified in local plans developed pursuant to section 385.10 of this Part.
(1)Reimbursement for transportation costs shall not exceed a total of $25 per month per individual.#
(1) Reimbursement for transportation costs shall not exceed a total of $25 per month per individual.
(2)Reimbursement for dependent care shall not exceed the actual cost of care or the market rate for such care as established by section 415.9(j) of this Title.#
(2) Reimbursement for dependent care shall not exceed the actual cost of care or the market rate for such care as established by section 415.9(j) of this Title. Individuals cannot be required to participate in food stamp employment and training programs if the cost of dependent care exceeds the allowable amounts, provided, however, that food stamp applicants and recipients participating in combined food stamp and public assistance employment and training activities for which the requirements of subdivision (a) of this section apply shall be required to participate if dependent care costs in excess of the maximum allowed by this paragraph are made available if appropriate and in accordance with the provisions of such subdivision.