OAR 461-145-0254: Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program; Direct Cash Transfer Payments, Targeted Housing Assistance Program

(1) Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program (YEHP) Direct Cash Transfer (DCT) payments are provided to eligible youth 18 to 24 years of age. The payments help youth who are experiencing homelessness to establish housing stability and support successful independent living. (2) The Targeted Housing Assistance Program (THAP) is a direct cash program, provided in collaboration with Child Welfare, supporting youth at risk of homelessness between 18 and 24 years of age. A one-time payment is paired with case management and goal setting to stabilize housing and lead to self-sufficiency. The payment is a flexible amount depending on the individualized needs of youth. (3) In all programs except the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), DCT and THAP payments are excluded to determine countable (see OAR 461-001-0000) assets (see OAR 461-001-0000). (4) In the SNAP program: (a) DCT payments are countable unearned income. (b) A THAP payment is treated as lump sum income (see OAR 461-001-0000) under OAR 461-140-0120. This is a countable resource included in the month the lump sum is received.