(a) Programmatic and case management costs include services and activities geared toward:

1. (1) Attaining an adequate education;
2. (2) Securing meaningful employment;
3. (3) Acquiring adequate housing and living environments;
4. (4) Obtaining emergency assistance;
5. (5) Participating in community affairs;
6. (6) Addressing the needs of youth; and
7. (7) Removing obstacles to improve stability and self-sufficiency.

(b)

1. (1) Community Services Block Grant-funded services may be provided to households up to the percentage of the poverty income guidelines set by the United States Congress as found on the Division of County Operations Forms and Documents webpage.

2. (2)

   1. (A) Office of Management and Budget poverty income guidelines apply to Community Services Block Grant-funded services and to services provided by Community Services Block Grant-funded staff.
   2. (B) However, if Community Services Block Grant-funded staff provide services funded by other sources with income guidelines that differ from the Community Services Block Grant guidelines, the other funding sources' guidelines shall apply for those services.
3. (3) Household income eligibility documentation must be maintained on all clients served either directly or served by staff who are paid with Community Services Block Grant funds.

(c)

1. (1) The state lead agency will not attach a specific percentage of Community Services Block Grant funding to case management-related activities.
2. (2) However, each entity will be asked to identify funds which are used specifically for case managed clients.

(d)

1. (1) The state lead agency will not assign a specific number of clients that each eligible entity is expected to assist in transitioning out of poverty.

2. (2)

   1. (A) However, it is expected as part of the annual community action plan that each eligible entity will set a goal that is at least two percent (2%) higher than the goal for the previous fiscal year.
   2. (B) This requirement can also be met by showing that case managed services are being provided by entity partnerships with other entities.