Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: In an effort to avert or reduce the need for Temporary Assistance, the district provides supportive services. The criteria for providing these services is that these services would allow or enable the individual to remain employed or obtain employment, thus averting or reducing the need for temporary assistance. Supportive services may include but are not limited to; day care assistance, transportation expenses, car repairs, appropriate clothing, housing assistance, job referrals, etc. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District
a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: The LDSS contracts with the Madison County Community Action Program (CAP) to provide a transportation service program to assist with vehicle repairs, insurance and registration to facilitate applicants and recipients ability to obtain or maintain employment. The district also provides expenses related to employment such as uniforms and license fees. Madison County DSS does not impose a maximum allowable limit for supportive service items and will provide these items at reasonable costs on a case-by-case basis.
b. The district will use the following approach to assist those participants who need transportation to and from an approved work activity site, including any applicable mileage reimbursement rate, and the method used by the district to arrive at that reimbursement rate. OTDA policy establishes a mileage reimbursement rate of no less than the IRS established rate for medical/moving purposes. In all instances, should the actual cost of transportation needed to participate in an assigned work activity exceed the reimbursement rate determined by the district, the district will reimburse for the actual costs based on reasonable documentation submitted by the work activity participant. Please check all that apply: Bus pass/token Gas card/voucher Mileage reimbursement at IRS Business rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 58 cents/mi) Mileage reimbursement at IRS Medical/Moving rate, ...
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: The district assesses each case for possible diversion from continued public assistance. The district will provide as diversion payments including, but limited to: Auto insurance payments Auto repairs / fuel One time rental, fuel, electric payment Clothing / shoes assistance to maintain or obtain employment Public transportation / Bus vouchers (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District
a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: Transportation is provided as needed using the most cost effective mode to ensure that applicants/recipients attend orientation, assessment and work activities. This may include: Travel allowance for work related activities – mileage reimbursement at IRS medical/moving rate, consistent with the information in item b. of this section. Purchase of bus tickets/ bus vouchers Van transportation Taxi cab Towing to repair shop not to exceed $200. for disabled motor vehicle $50 fee for vehicle repair estimate
b. The district will use the following approach to assist those participants who need transportation to and from an approved work activity site, including any applicable mileage reimbursement rate, and the method used by the district to arrive at that reimbursement rate. OTDA policy establishes a mileage reimbursement rate of no less than the IRS established rate for medical/moving purposes. In all instances, should the actual cost of transportation needed to participate in an assigned work activity exceed the reimbursement rate determined by the district, the district will reimburse for the actual costs based on reasonable documentation submitted by the work activity participant. Please check all that apply: Bus pass/token Gas card/voucher Mileage reimbursement at IRS Business rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 58 cents/mi) Mileage reimbursement at IRS Medical/Moving rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 20 cents/mi) Other mileage rate, (please explain methodology used to establish reimbursement rate):
c. OTDA policy establishes a dist...
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: Some ETA staff including case managers and job developers, perform diversion activities by assisting clients with job search activities such as scheduling interviews, providing transportation and other supportive services that may assist an applicant with obtaining a job before his or her case is opened. In addition, the Career Center hosts employer recruitments and job fairs that are available to all county residents. Often, clients are hired before their cases open and also may reduce or even close some cases when employment is obtained. In addition, the tireless efforts of the staff to assist in helping clients find jobs and to help them every step of the way to meet their goal of self-sufficiency is the most effective strategy practiced daily. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District
a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: -Day Care registration fees - consistent with amount specified in our childcare plan. Limit $50 first child, $25 for each additional provider. -Clothing, uniforms, and footwear necessary for specific activities and employment-up to $400.00 -License and other work related fees- up to $200.00 for licenses and other fees necessary to participate in training and /or accept and retain employment. -Job related safety equipment- up to $200.00 per period of eligibility for protective gloves, boots, headgear, etc. needed to accept and/or retain employment -Tools and equipment - up to $500.00 per period of eligibility for tools/equipment necessary for training and/or to accept or retain employment. -Automobile repair- up to $2,000.00 not to exceed market value of the vehicle -Automobile insurance- up to $1,000.00 for recipients/participants vehicle when it is the least costly way to provide transportation for duration of employment activity or up to ninety (90) days after entry to employment. -Automobile/Driver Training – up to $1,200 per year -Transportation - supports including, bus passes, van fleet, and taxi service....
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: The Department provides information regarding subsidized housing, subsidized daycare, income disregards, child support, earned income tax credits, WIC, and supportive services are discussed at Orientation/Job Search, Pathways meetings and Recertification. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District
a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency:
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: Washington County uses diversion strategies to assist clients with accessing other sources of income to meet their needs. The diversion procedure is as follows: The Employment worker sees the applicant during the applciation process for Temporary Assistance. At that time the applicant is given employment requirements: supervised job search, appointment with the Jobs Representative and assignment to job search training. It is also at this time that the agency job development procedure begins for the client. Many clients are diverted from receiving assistance because they find employment or the Agency assists them in finding employment. The Temporary Assistance Unit may assist if eligible with one-time emergency assistance payments which may divert the need for on-going assistance. The Employment and the Tempoary Assistance Units work together in this process. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District
a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: Transportation in the form of bus tokens for individuals with access to public transportation. Also included in the Flexible Fund for Family Services for Washington County is an allocation for the purchase of gas cards and bus passes for TANF eligible individuals to enable the applicant/recipient to continue in or accept employment. Work related expenses such as clothing, including but not limited to uniforms and footwear; job related safety equipment and tools not provided by the worksite or employer. These services are limited to gas cards up to $50 per month if they travel 10 or more miles one way to work and $25 per month if they travel less than 10 miles one way to work, help with car insurance-registration maximum of $150.00 per family one-time payment, vehicle repairs up to a maximum of $400 per family one-time payment and taxi rides to and from work until they receive their first pay check. The Agency may also provide limited funding not to a exceed $200 for the job related items that could i...
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: Xxxxxx County connects clients to job search activities and employment opportunities within two weeks of their application. Xxxxxx County emphasizes the importance of employment and the benefits that are associated with employment (transitional childcare, EITC, SNAP benefits, etc.). With very few exceptions, job search is mandated for employable applicants and recipients. BCDSS staff participates in ESPRI anti-poverty initiatives. One time payments for goods or services needed to keep or accept employment are issued.
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: District looks for all opportunities to divert Applicants from needing ongoing Temporary Assistance. Applicants without children are required to do front door activity (5 job searches) as a way to possibly find employment before opening of tempory assistance case.
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: The district offers diversion payments as specified in Section 4.1(d) of this plan. In order for a TA applicant to receive said diversion payments the individual must provide verification of employment or the offer of employment, and verification of the necessary diversion expense such as; car repair cost, uniform/tools cost, etc. The district also views orientation and applicant job search as diversion activities. Orientation is held prior to the applicant’s eligibility interview. During the orientation prospective applicants are informed of alternative programs to cash assistance resulting, in some instances, in their decision not to pursue cash assistance. Applicants who are successful in obtaining employment during applicant job search often eliminate their need for cash assistance. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)
Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District
a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency:
1. Expenses related to childcare such as registration, application, or service fees to secure or hold a daycare slot.
2. Fees and licenses necessary for employment.
3. Testing fees necessary to complete training or secure employment.
4. Up to $200.00 for clothing necessary to participate in approved training or secure and/or maintain employment.
5. Up to $500.00 for tools, equipment, and/or supplies necessary to participate in approved training or secure and/or maintain employment. *Exceptions to the above guidelines may be made on a case by case basis and only upon approval by agency’s Head Social Welfare Examiner, Principal Social Welfare Examiner, Senior Employment & Training Counselor or the Employment & Training Coordinator who directly supervise the Workforce Development Employment Unit.
b. The district will use the following approach to assist those participants who need transportation to and from an approved work activity site, including any applicable mileage reimbursement rate, and the method used by the district to arrive at that reimbursement rate. OTDA policy...
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: In-depth evaluation of a family's current living situation to determine what diversionary payments, supportive services, may help as per Section 4.1 "d". In order to be eligible for a diversion payment, supportive services, an individual must have verifiable employment or the verifiable promise of employment.
Strategies for reducing the need for TA. District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: We provide applicants with specific items (i.e. car insurance payments, car repairs, security guarantee or other help with shelter costs, etc.) to enable them to remain self-sufficient, and not to have to follow through with their public assistance application. These payments are made when our agency has documentation of employment or verification of anticipated employment when a need is verified. We also provide information about other emergency assistance and the child care program.
