Haw. Code R. § 17-2026-63 - Participant eligibility and priority

(a) In Order to be eligible for shelter and Services provided through the stipend program, an applicant shall:

(1) Submit a completed application, including but not limited to providing verification documentation pursuant to section 17-2026-71;

(2) Qualify as a homeless or at-risk homeless family or individual;

(3) Execute a release of Information form in order for the facility Operator to determine the applicant's eligibility or continued eligibility; and

(4) Have the financial ability that gives reasonable assurance of meeting the program fee payments on time as they become due;

(b) Additionally, the following requirements shall apply to transitional shelter applicants:

(1) Agree to provide Information and any supporting documentation which the facility Operator requires to complete a comprehensive intake assessment to ensure that an appropriate and accurate assessment may be conducted;

(2) Agree to provide information which the facility Operator requires to conduct a complete and comprehensive assessment of the applicant's Situation;

(3) Agree to participate in any supportive Services that may be required by the facility Operator, including but not limited to, the development and implementation of a social Services agreement as established by section 17-2026-73, to ensure avoidance of a similar Situation;

(4) Be capable of independent living, or capable of maintaining self with live -in aide or support Services in the Community; and

(c) The facility Operator shall not be required to process any application in which the applicant fails to comply with subsections (a) and (b).

(d) A facility Operator may require additional eligibility information that is directly related to the needs characteristics of the target population being served or that would ensure the safety of the homeless facility.

(e) Priority shall be given to eligible homeless families and individuals in the following order:

(1) Unsheltered homeless;

(2) Sheltered homeless residing at emergency shelters;

(3) Any other sheltered homeless;

(4) At -risk homeless.

(f) The executive director may establish exceptions to these priorities based on special circumstances.

(g) The corporation may set limits on the percentage served of unsheltered, sheltered, and at- risk homeless participants.

(h) A facility Operator may establish additional priorities based upon, but not limited to, the needs of the target population to be served upon the approval of the corporation.

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Haw. Code R. § 17-2026-63

[Eff NOV 15 2004] (Auth: HRS § 201G- 452(b)) (Imp: HRS §§ 201G-452, 201G-457)