Upon the request of a penal or correctional facility, the Illinois Department shall cooperate in providing informational material and application forms concerning financial aid or social services under this Act to the facility and in providing an interview with the appropriate Public Aid office for persons incarcerated in such facility upon their release from the facility.
     In consideration of any application for financial aid or social services of persons released from a penal or correctional institution, a permanent address shall not be required to establish residence in the determination of eligibility. Other requirements necessary to establish eligibility for assistance under this code shall apply.