Text Box: Program Description YCAP’s Direct Client Assistance Fund (DCAF) is comprised of private contributions intended to assist individuals and families with needs not otherwise met through other social service programs or funding. Eligibility Clients must be of low-income (not in excess of 150% of poverty), although temporary circumstances will be taken into consideration. In evaluating needs, assistance decisions are made based upon the following considerations: The presenting need must not be the result of the client’s voluntary action. The assistance, if granted, together with other available resources, must be sufficient to resolve the need. The presenting need must not be indicative of a continuing need which will result in continuing requests for financial assistance. YCAP may condition its approval of assistance based upon collaborative funding from other social service agencies.