A “Puppy Trainer” will give the January presentation about the service dogs from Paws With A Cause. The best part – she’s bringing her foster puppy!! Members will get information like…did you know DHS can pay up to $20 monthly for service dog, “maintenance” expenses (Like dog food) for qualifying DHS recipients? The Puppy Trainer will also explain her role as the first trainer, and how she hands the puppy over to the Service Animal Trainers. She will show a DVD about Paws, and answer questions, such as, the following….
What types of dogs does PAWS use?
How does PAWS get the dogs they train to be Assistance Dogs?
Can PAWS train a client’s own dog to be their Assistance Dog?
Can a PAWS Dog alert me to oncoming seizures or provide support while I’m walking?
What tasks are PAWS Dogs trained to do?
What tasks are PAWS Dogs NOT trained to do?
Who is eligible to apply for a PAWS Dog?
What are the age requirements to apply?
How much does it cost?
How long is the application process?
How old are the dogs when the clients receive them?
What are the responsibilities of the client who receives a PAWS Assistance Dog?
Can Assistance Dogs live in apartments and go in public places?
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Service Animal Presentation
THAW Eligibility
Thanks to Kristen Whiston, WSU SSW Intern @ Hannan House, for compiling the eligibility information for THAW.
Eligibility for THAW
Valid Michigan drivers License or State I.D.
Account must be in the applicant’s name and he/she must live at the service address.
Account must be residential, not commercial.
Account must have a past due balance, shut off notice, disconnected service, or have an immediate need for deliverable fuel.
Account balance cannot exceed $4000 for combined acounts or $2000 for single accounts
A bill/invoice is required for deliverable fuel vendors.
If currently in shut-off status, applicant must obtain a State Emergency Relief (SER) “Decision Notice” from Michigan Department of Human Services (except seniors).
Applicant must have paid $225 on single/$450 on combined accounts within the past six months.
Applicant must pay unauthorized usage charges.
Proof of household income is required. Households with zero income are not eligible.
Income Requirements
To be eligible for THAW assistance income must be at or below 200% of the current Federal Poverty Level (see chart below).
Family Size/Income
1 Person/$22,340
2 Person/$30,260
3 Person/$38,180
4 Person/$46,100
5 Person/$54,020
6 Person/$61,940
Michigan Weatherization Assistance Program News
The Mich Weatherization Assistance Program is operating through the Community Action Agencies. Eligible families must have income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. contact their local CAP agency. DHS & SSI recipients automatically qualify for this no cost program. Visit the Michigan Community Action Association website for details.