Section 7.093 - Approval of Application for Emergency Shelter ServicesEmergency shelter service may be provided if one or more of the following conditions exist at the time of application:
(1) children have suffered or are in immediate danger of suffering physical or emotional injury as a result of abuse or neglect.(2) children have been abandoned and are in need of temporary placement pending completion of an assessment and a search for parents and family.(3) children are placed into the Department's custody by a court pending a hearing on a CHINS petition.(4) children have had difficulty with previous placements and need a short-term placement pending resolution of the immediate crisis and development of a new service plan.(5) children have run away from home.(6) women have been threatened with or have experienced harassment, intimidation or abuse by a member of their household.(7) families with children are homeless.