7025 Emergency Relocation Funds

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Georgia Division of Aging Services
Public Guardianship for Adults Manual

Chapter:

7000 Income and Resources of the Person Under Guardianship

Effective Date:

03/01/2022

Section Title:

Emergency Relocation Funds

Reviewed or Updated in:

MT 2022-02

Section Number:

7025

Previous Update:

MT 2019-02

​Summary Statement

Public Guardianship Office (PGO) staff will adhere to policies and procedures of the Division of Aging Services for use of Emergency Relocation Funds (ERF).

​ERF Overview

Eligibility criteria for ERF:

  • Client is receiving APS or guardianship services in Georgia

  • Client needs relocation from a dangerous situation, facility, or home for purposes of risk reduction or safety

  • Client is experiencing an imminent threat to his or her health, well-being, or safety

  • Client resources are insufficient or unavailable to purchase needed services.

  • Client must be able to maintain services with his or her own resources after the initial infusion of ERF funds

​Procedures

Refer to the Division of Aging Services Administration Manual, MAN 5600, Chapter 9075, Relocation Funds for procedures.

​References

MAN 5600, Sections 9075, Relocation Funds Overview; MAN 5600, Section 9076 Temporary Emergency Relocation Funds (TERF); MAN 5600, Section 9080, Emergency Relocation Funds (ERF)