TYPES OF ASSISTANCE 

1.20.00   BASIC NECESSITIES - If an applicant for poor relief has been determined eligible for township poor relief assistance, the Trustee has the authority to provide in the most economical and practical manner, assistance for any of the following basic necessities: 

MEDICAL CARE DESCRIBED IN IC 12-20-16-2 
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR 
FOOD 
SHELTER 
TRANSPORTATION (to seek and accept employment on a reasonable basis) 
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES 
ESSENTIAL UTILITY SERVICE 
OTHER SERVICES OR ITEMS THE TRUSTEE DETERMINES ARE NECESSITIES 
   
 

 


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