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This evaluation helps determine eligibility for referral to the Housing Authority of Gloucester County.  \nThe assessment is a checklist covering 15 categories: money management, food management, personal hygiene, health, housekeeping, housing, transportation, education, job seeking and maintenance, emergency and safety skills, community resources, interpersonal skills, legal issues, and service animal-pet care.  \n*This should be completed by the applicant*  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Category A: MONEY MANAGEMENT AND CONSUMER AWARENESS |\n| --- |\n| 1. Check all that apply |\n| 􀀀 Knows values of coins and currency. |\n| 􀀀 Can make a transaction at a local store and count change. |\n| 􀀀 Has an understanding of the difference between “luxuries” and “necessities” in food, transportation, clothing, housing. |\n| 􀀀 Understands the difference between “sale price” and “regular price”. |\n| 􀀀 Can identify one way to save money on purchases. |\n| 2. 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