Sec.17-31k-2. The application process

The procedure to be followed by organizations in submitting proposals to the department of human resources is as follows:

(a) Proposals shall be submitted to the commissioner of the department human resources within 60 days of the issuance of the request for proposals.

(b) The program description shall include the organization's plan to provide the following:

(1) Services available 24 hours, 365 days, with 24 hour telephone coverage.

(2) Up to 72 hours of emergency crisis intervention services.

(3) Up to 60 days of support services.

(4) Services to children, including day care, education and counseling.

(5) Resource information for victims and their families.

(6) The development of community support systems to aid in the prevention of family crisis situations.

(7) The development of cooperative agreements with existing social service providers to avoid duplication of services.

(c) An organization submitting a proposal shall complete a line item budget detailing how such organization proposes to use funds from the department of human resources, funds from other sources, and volunteer services; and shall include plans for rental and maintenance of shelter facilities, and provisions for emergency food and living expenses.

(d) The commissioner of the department of human resources shall make a determination on each proposal within 90 days of receipt of the last proposal.

(Effective August 28, 1981)