Field Ops Memo 2005-24: HAP Referrals and the Toolbox

"Toolbox" money is now available as a Housing Assistance Program (HAP) service resource to Emergency Assistance (EA) eligible families. While a family does not have to be eligible for EA shelter to receive this or any other HAP service, they must be eligible for EA under 106 CMR 309.020. TAO staff will make a preliminary determination of financial eligibility before referring a family for HAP services. If the HAP determines that the family could benefit from access to the toolbox, the family will be referred to the TAO to complete an EA application on BEACON.