Page 94

Vermont Department for Children and Families Reach Up Eligibility Rules Economic Services Division 2200 92

1. Difficulty with money management results in budget assistance through a protective payment plan due to nonpayment of rent as determined under rule 2220.1(b)(1); or

2. Where housing costs have been vendored due to the parent’s/caretaker’s temporary absence under rule 2220.

c. Protective payments shall not continue pending the Human Service Board decision if a parent/caretaker requests an appeal before the decision goes into effect in the following cases:

1. Where the health and safety of the child is jeopardized by the inability of the parent/caretaker to meet basic financial obligations on a regular basis under rule 2220.1(b)(2); or 2. Where housing costs have been vendored because of a sanction for failure to meet Reach Up participant requirements under rule 2220.

2263 Severability (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. If any part of these Rules is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall not be construed to render the remaining parts of the Rules invalid.

loading…

Page 94

Official source

Vermont Department for Children and Families Reach Up Eligibility Rules Economic Services Division 2200 92

1. Difficulty with money management results in budget assistance through a protective payment plan due to nonpayment of rent as determined under rule 2220.1(b)(1); or

2. Where housing costs have been vendored due to the parent’s/caretaker’s temporary absence under rule 2220.

c. Protective payments shall not continue pending the Human Service Board decision if a parent/caretaker requests an appeal before the decision goes into effect in the following cases:

1. Where the health and safety of the child is jeopardized by the inability of the parent/caretaker to meet basic financial obligations on a regular basis under rule 2220.1(b)(2); or 2. Where housing costs have been vendored because of a sanction for failure to meet Reach Up participant requirements under rule 2220.

2263 Severability (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. If any part of these Rules is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall not be construed to render the remaining parts of the Rules invalid.