Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0250-07-04-.03

Current through June 26, 2024

Section 0250-07-04-.03 - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNDING

Family violence programs funded with State monies under Public Chapter 930 shall include, at minimum, a family violence shelter as defined below and a series of shelter services considered vital to the needs of the victim, children and dependents. Shelter services shall be available to eligible individuals whether or not residency in a shelter is required. Shelter services may be provided within a shelter facility and/or outside a shelter facility. Minimum standards for Family Violence Shelters and Shelter Services as stated in rule 0250-7-4-.04 and 0250-7-4-.05, must be met in order to receive State funding. Eight core services must be provided for victims of family violence in a family violence program -- Shelter, Telephone Crisis Hotline,Referral Counseling for Family Violence Victims, Advocacy for Family Violence Victims, Transportation Arrangements, Follow-up, and Community Education.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0250-07-04-.03

Original rule filed May 23, 1986; effective June 22, 1986. Rule assigned a new control number, removed, and renumbered from 1240-7-4-.03 filed and effective March 25, 1999.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-226(b)(2), 14-33-103, 37-5-101, 37-5-105, 37-5-106, and 37-5-112(a).