5101:9-6-07.2 Freestore foodbank benefits acquisition results in self sufficiency (BARIS) project allocation.

(A) In accordance with the temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) block grant, issued under the “Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance” (CFDA) number 93.558, and section 5101.801 of the Revised Code, the Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) is allocating up to eight hundred thousand dollars in state fiscal year (SFY) 2008 to Hamilton county in order to reimburse the freestore foodbank BARIS project.

(B) The freestore foodbank BARIS project provides intensive case management services for clients seeking supplemental security income (SSI) determination. Eligible services include the following:

(1) Transportation assistance;

(2) Reducing food insecurity;

(3) Child care referrals;

(4) Housing search assistance;

(5) Life skills assistance;

(6) Job readiness training;

(7) Career search instruction;

(8) Income stream maintenance;

(9) Consultative examinations;

(10) SSI benefits application assistance; and

(11) An authorized representative with regard to seeking SSI benefits.

(C) Any amount of this award that remains unspent at the end of SFY 2008 will be carried forward to SFY 2009. The opportunity for reimbursement shall expire on June 30, 2009. Reimbursement for expenses incurred on or before June 30, 2009 may be claimed no later than September 30, 2009.

(D) Activities are reported on the JFS 02827 “Monthly Financial Statement” (rev. 11/2000).

(E) The definitions, requirements and responsibilities contained in rule 5101:9-6-50 of the Administrative Code are applicable to this rule.

Effective: 09/30/2007

Promulgated Under: 111.15

Statutory Authority: 5101.801

Rule Amplifies: 5101.80, 5101.801, 5101.02