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Additional Allowances and Welfare Benefits (21:IX) (view source)
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== A. Crisis Supplements == | == A. Crisis Supplements == | ||
A crisis supplement is a one-time grant for a welfare recipient who requires an “unexpected item of need” and is unable to obtain it due to lack of money or assets or inability to obtain credit. | A crisis supplement is a one-time grant for a welfare recipient who requires an “unexpected item of need” and is unable to obtain it due to lack of money or assets or inability to obtain credit. The Ministry provides crisis supplements pursuant to [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/263_2002#section59 s 59 of the EAR] and [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/265_2002#section57 s 57 of the EAPWDR] and do not have to be repaid. | ||
Before issuing a crisis supplement, the Ministry must decide that failure to obtain that item will result in: | Before issuing a crisis supplement, the Ministry must decide that failure to obtain that item will result in: | ||
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*removal of a child under the ''Child, Family and Community Service Act''. | *removal of a child under the ''Child, Family and Community Service Act''. | ||
A person might be eligible for a crisis supplement to buy necessities like winter coats, baby cribs, or a new appliance. If a recipient loses possessions in a fire, runs out of food or fuel, | A person might be eligible for a crisis supplement to buy necessities like winter coats, baby cribs, or a new appliance. If a recipient loses possessions in a fire, runs out of food or fuel, receives a Hydro cut-off threat, or must make an essential house repair, they may ask the Ministry for a crisis supplement. | ||
The legislation sets out maximum amounts for crisis supplements: | The legislation sets out maximum amounts for crisis supplements: | ||