(1) What is the diaper related payment?

The diaper related payment is a cash assistance payment for certain clients receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or State Funded Assistance (SFA) with at least one qualifying child, to support them in meeting the basic needs for diapers and other related necessities essential for early development.

(2) The following definitions apply:

(a) "Assistance Unit" as defined in WAC 388-408-0005.

(b) "Qualifying child" means a child recipient under 3 years old.

(3) Who is eligible for the diaper related payment?

(a) You must have a qualifying child receiving TANF or SFA;

(b) The assistance unit (AU) is active and receiving TANF or SFA benefits for the month of issuance:

(i) AUs must be eligible for a TANF or SFA grant of at least $10 to receive the payment.

(ii) The payment will not be pro-rated based on application date.

(4) How do I apply for the diaper related payment?

You do not need to apply for the diaper related payment. The department automatically reviews your eligibility for the diaper related payment each month of issuance.

(5) What benefits will I receive if I am eligible for the diaper related payment?

(a) The AU will receive a $100 diaper related payment each month;

(b) We determine if your AU is eligible to receive the diaper related payment and automatically provide the benefit to you.

(c) The payment is a cash assistance payment issued in the same manner as your TANF or SFA grant.

(6) The diaper related payment benefit amount is set based on annual funding appropriated for the program and the projected total number of eligible households.

(7) The department may discontinue or reduce program benefit issuances during periods of time when funds provided for the diaper related payment are exhausted, projected to be overspent, or not appropriated.