758-2           IN-KIND INCOME AND VENDOR PAYMENTS

Any income which is paid "in-kind" rather than in cash to any member of the TATemporary Assistance economic unit is not counted in determining eligibility or payment except as noted below:

1. The caseworker must verify that contributions or gifts are made in such a way that actual cash does not pass through the hands of any member of the economic unit.

2. Any cash contribution made directly to any member of a economic unit is considered as income.

3. In-kind earned income received as full or partial compensation for services rendered, such as rent reduction in exchange for managing apartments or "working off" a store bill, will be counted as earned income.  Verification of circumstances and dollar value must be obtained.

4. Any direct or vendor payments made to or on behalf of applicants or recipients by DPADivision of Public Assistance 's General Relief (GRA) program will count as available income.