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Change #1-2009
October 1, 2009
A. Transition to the Regular Food and Nutrition Services Program
Households cannot receive both Disaster Food and Nutrition Services and regular Food and Nutrition Services during the same certification period. Households that are interested in applying for regular Food and Nutrition Services must go through the normal application process once the Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Program application period has ended.
B. Post Disaster Review of Certification Activities
The Division of Social Services conducts post-disaster case file reviews of DFNS certification activities by selecting and reviewing a sample of certified cases. FNS determines the number of cases reviewed.
The local DSS must establish claims against households that received Disaster Food and Nutrition Services for which they were ineligible. Claims must be established as soon as possible.
The Division of Social Services utilizes post-disaster review information to develop and implement corrective actions to improve Disaster Food and Nutrition Services application, certification, and benefit delivery procedures.
C. Fair Hearings
Any household denied Disaster Food and Nutrition Services is entitled to request a fair hearing. Follow the instructions in Section 700 of the Food and Nutrition Services Certification Manual.
Due to the nature of the Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Program, counties must offer households a local conference to review their determination of ineligibility. The local conference should be conducted within five calendar days of the denial of the application.
D. Post-Disaster Reporting
After the disaster and formal post-disaster review activity, agencies may want to conduct an informal, internal review of its disaster response and compile a post-disaster report. This report may contain:
1. Lessons learned;
2. Specific additions/changes to the Disaster Food and Nutrition Services plan;
3. Recommended changes to internal policies; and
4. Recommended additions or changes to the Division of Social Services’ policies and procedures.
The Division will also conduct a post-disaster evaluation of its activities, hold a meeting with counties to evaluate the disaster, and act upon recommendations.
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For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office. |
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