FEDERAL WORK PARTICIPATION RATE. In response to the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Program reauthorization, the Fresno County Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to implementing activities and practices that support to achieve TANF program goals and meet the CalWORK’s Welfare To Work (WTW) Federal Work Participation Rates (WPR). WPR requires at least 50% work participation among all CalWORKs families and 90% for two parent families. Effective October 1, 2006, the State and counties are subject to Federal penalties on an annual basis if these rates are not met. As a result, DSS requires CONTRACTOR’s assistance in engaging WTW participants in activities that will increase the County’s WPR and assist recipients to become self- sufficient. Our primary objective is job placement and retention, work experience, and/or training activities that meet the WPR requirements. Counseling and supportive services in conjunction with job placement will assist our recipients in obtaining financial self-sufficiency. The following services provided by the CONTRACTOR will support WTW WPR:
FEDERAL WORK PARTICIPATION RATE. In response to the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Program reauthorization, the Fresno County Department of Social Services (DSS) is committed to implementing activities and practices that support to achieve TANF program goals and meet the CalWORK’s Welfare To Work (WTW) Federal Work Participation Rates (WPR). WPR requires at least 50% work participation among all CalWORKs families and 90% for two parent families. Effective October 1, 2006, the State and counties are subject to Federal penalties on an annual basis if these rates are not met. As a result, DSS requires CONTRACTOR’s assistance in engaging WTW participants in activities that will increase the County’s WPR and assist recipients to become self-sufficient. Our primary objective is job placement and retention, work experience, and/or training activities that meet the WPR requirements. Counseling and supportive services in conjunction with job placement will assist our recipients in obtaining financial self-sufficiency. The following services provided by the CONTRACTOR will support WTW WPR: Direct Services Supervised Job Search: CONTRACTOR will keep verification records for any time spent in job search related activities (ES0167). Job Readiness Activities: Assistance with supportive services (i.e. transportation and childcare) and other employment barriers (i.e. housing and DMV issues) Referrals for mental health, domestic abuse, and substance abuse services. Assistance with Parenting, Family Wellness, Anger Management, Money Management, Resume Preparation, etc. (other topics as listed in the curriculum). Indirect Services All services provided during the workshop will be considered Job Readiness activities.
