Have ACES send out the denial letter. Follow up to see if the family would like to apply for food and medical assistance and determine eligibility if family is interested. All DCA denials need to be in writing. Make sure you have ACES send out the denial notice or letter. Issue a denial letter if either need or proof does not exist.
Mom needs the car for transportation to and from employment.
However, mom does not have proof of the amount needed to fix the car. If there is little chance that the family could be self-sufficient, issue a denial letter for DCA benefits. Help the family consider applying for ongoing assistance or referrals to community resources. Currently, they receive no assistance. They last received DCA in May 2000.