Accommodation in suitable housing. Currently there are 12 operating Federal Reception Centers in Austria, which include 2 initial reception centers, 5 distribution centers, 4 return advice centers and special reception centers (2 for unaccompanied minors and 1 for special medical care). The different types of reception centres have to be considered separately, as several types can possibly be found in one location. For example, with regards to accommodation, there are two types of housing: organized and private. In the case of organized housing, the applicant is lodged in a full-board accommodation facility where all basic needs are met; hence no payment is made to the individual with the exception of pocket money and in individual cases such as school supplies.<br />In the reception system of the Federal Provinces recipients can also opt for private housing (rent an apartment). A monthly allowance of 150 EUR for single persons/300 EUR for families is provided in cash for housing and an amount of 215 EUR for adults/100 EUR for minors is paid out in cash for food.