§ 646.420 - What assistance can be provided under the “supportive services” category?

The provision of supportive services must be directly related to retaining employment, and not otherwise available to the client. Supportive services include, but are not limited to: Day care; transportation; work or protective clothing or equipment; tools; medical devices such as eyeglasses or braces; food; shelter; special services or equipment for the disabled; and financial counseling. Supportive services may be provided in-kind or through cash assistance. In cases where severe substance abuse or chemical dependency is a significant barrier to employment, substance abuse treatment may be undertaken as a “supportive services” activity, to the extent that such services do not constitute medical services.