Field Op 01-018 Food Stamp Program - Implementation of the Homeless Shelter/Utility Deduction

DTA policy implementing the Food Stamp/SNAP homeless standard shelter deduction ($143/mo income deducton) in 2001. State policy presumes homeless households have utility or shelter expenses, which can be self-declared.  As the policy notes: "For example, homeless AUs may be responsible for costs related to making phone calls, washer/dryer expenses, voluntary or minimal contribution costs towards utilities, etc." AU is the Assistane Unit.