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5-6-1 Household Supplies
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Act/Regulations Reg. 18(d)
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Section |
Social Programs |
7 |
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Program |
Social Assistance |
13 |
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Instructions |
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES |
5-6-1 |
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Effective: Revised: November 1, 2007
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Authorized by: Director of Social Assistance |
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PURPOSE
1. To specify rates for household supplies for applicants.
PRINCIPLES
2. Rates for household supplies are intended to cover the cost of basic household supplies in accordance with the size of the family unit.
POLICY
3. Rates for household supplies are to be included in pre-added budget calculations from the point of application.
4. Rates for household supplies are as follows:
| One person family unit | $15 |
| Two person family unit | $20 |
| Three person family unit | $26 |
| Four person family unit | $31 |
| Five person family unit | $36 |
| Six person family unit | $39 |
| Seven person family unit | $42 |
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Eight or more person family unit |
$45 |



This information has been taken from website "Community Services and Seniors"