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Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA Section 4 Support Services 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. Monroe County has a Memorandum of understanding with Dress for Success to provide clothing. The agreement states The DFS will furnish clients with up to 3 appropriate outfits for job interview attire or for clients to begin or maintain employment. Under the MOU Dress for Success will also conduct one on one consultations and monthly dressing for success, grooming and appearance workshops. 2. MCDSS will provide participants with a Clothing Allowance in the amount of $150 when needed to secure or maintain employment or when essential for other assigned employment activities. 3. The district will assist participants in need of supplies and or books with a maximum allowance of $500 when necessary to secure or maintain employment or for other assigned employment activities such as training. 4. MCDSS will assist participants in need of licensing or testing fees that are job specific and are necessary to secure or retain employment. The district will authorize a maximum allowance of $300 for this purpose. 5. MCDSS will provide participants with a maximum allowance of $500 for the purchase of tools necessary to obtain, maintain, or resume employment 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): MCDSS provides clients who reside within walking distance of public transportation a monthly unlimited ride bus pass in order to participate in work activities. Individuals who own a vehicle and who could potentially take advantage of public transportation but would prefer to use their vehicle are provided with a gas allowance in lieu of a bus pass in the equivalent dollar amount of a $56 monthly bus pass c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: There are a limited number of Monroe County Temporary Assistance recipients with documented transportation hardships that prevent active participation. Persons claiming these hardships will be counseled and offered available transportation and relocation services. It is the district’s expectation that these individuals will make themselves available for employment programs. In accordance with OTDA policy MCDSS has established the maximum distance a non- exempt individual would be required to walk to participate in a work activity assignment or to access public transportation is 2.0 miles. Individuals with disabilities will be accommodated. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: MCDSS offers a single point of entry intake process for all programs. At intake MCDSS is able to provide the following supportive services for diversion of individuals and families at risk of needing public assistance: 1. Transportation (bus pass, gas allowance) 2. Vehicle repair 3. Clothing/Uniforms

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA Section 4 Support Servicesare described below: All employable applicants are referred to either and OTDA JOBS staff or a Welfare Employment Representative to conduct a supervised job search. Individuals that may have non-recurring needs of assistance are referred to the appropriate case worker and one time payments of assistance may be provided in order for an applicant to maintain employment. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the DistrictDistrict‌ 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. Monroe County has a Memorandum of understanding with Dress for Success to : The Welfare Employment Representative will provide clothing. The agreement states The DFS will furnish clients with the following as needed: - One time clothing allowance including required uniforms and shoes up to 3 appropriate outfits for job interview attire or for clients to begin or maintain employment. Under the MOU Dress for Success will also conduct one on one consultations and monthly dressing for success, grooming and appearance workshops. 2. MCDSS will provide participants with a Clothing Allowance in the amount maximum of $150 when needed per work activity - Job related safety equipment up to secure or maintain employment or when essential for other assigned employment activities. 3. The district will assist participants in need of supplies and or books with a maximum allowance of $500 when necessary 150 per work activity - Tools and equipment up to secure or maintain employment or for other assigned employment activities such as training. 4. MCDSS will assist participants in need of licensing or testing fees that are job specific and are necessary to secure or retain employment. The district will authorize a maximum allowance of $300 for this purpose. 5. MCDSS will provide participants with a maximum allowance of $500 for 250 per calendar year -Transportation assistance as required and determined by the purchase of tools necessary to obtain, maintain, or resume employmentdistrict 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): MCDSS provides clients who reside within walking distance The Welfare Employment Representative will also provide the following as it determines appropriate (all requests are subject to the availability of public transportation funds and program approval): - reasonable and necessary car repairs to a monthly unlimited ride bus pass maximum of $350. Such approval will be contingent upon the value and condition of the car - Car insurance up to 3 months with estimates provided from 2 insurance carriers or verification that the client is in order jeopardy of losing their car insurance due to participate in work activitiesnon-payment. Individuals who own a vehicle and who could potentially take advantage of public transportation but would prefer to use their vehicle are provided with a gas allowance in lieu of a bus pass in the equivalent dollar amount of a $56 monthly bus passNOTE: High risk drivers or excessive premiums will not be considered c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: There Individuals are a limited number of Monroe County Temporary Assistance recipients with documented transportation hardships that prevent active participation. Persons claiming these hardships will be counseled and offered available transportation and relocation services. It is the district’s expectation that these individuals will make themselves available for employment programs. In accordance with OTDA policy MCDSS has established the maximum distance a non- exempt individual would be required to walk to participate in a work activity assignment or to access public transportation is 2.0 transporation as long as it does not exceed 2 miles. Individuals Consideration is given to individuals with disabilities or young children and will not be accommodatedrequired to walk. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: MCDSS offers a single point of entry intake process for all programs. At intake MCDSS is able The district will work with individuals to provide the following supportive services for diversion of individuals assist in removing barriers to obtain and families at risk of needing public assistance: 1. Transportation (bus passmaintain employment, gas allowance) 2. Vehicle repair 3. Clothing/Uniformssuch as clothing, job skills training, transportation, child care, emergency housing, etc.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA Section 4 Support ServicesTemporary Assistance Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the DistrictDistrict‌ 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: Transportation is provided as needed using the most cost effective mode to ensure that applicants/recipients attend orientation, assessment and work activities. Monroe County has a Memorandum This may include: Travel allowance for work related activities – mileage reimbursement at IRS medical/moving rate, consistent with the information in item b. of understanding with Dress this section. Purchase of bus tickets/ bus vouchers Van transportation Taxi cab Towing to repair shop not to exceed $200. for Success to provide clothing. The agreement states The DFS will furnish clients with up to 3 appropriate outfits disabled motor vehicle $50 fee for job interview attire or for clients to begin or maintain employment. Under the MOU Dress for Success will also conduct one on one consultations and monthly dressing for success, grooming and appearance workshops. 2. MCDSS will provide participants with a Clothing Allowance in the amount of $150 when needed to secure or maintain employment or when essential for other assigned employment activities. 3. The district will assist participants in need of supplies and or books with a maximum allowance of $500 when necessary to secure or maintain employment or for other assigned employment activities such as training. 4. MCDSS will assist participants in need of licensing or testing fees that are job specific and are necessary to secure or retain employment. The district will authorize a maximum allowance of $300 for this purpose. 5. MCDSS will provide participants with a maximum allowance of $500 for the purchase of tools necessary to obtain, maintain, or resume employmentvehicle 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 1/1/17 is 58 53.5 cents/mi) Mileage reimbursement at IRS Medical/Moving rate, (effective 1/1/19 1/1/17 is 20 .17 cents/mi) Other mileage rate, (please explain methodology used to establish reimbursement rate): MCDSS Xxxxxxxx County currently provides clients who reside within walking distance of public transportation a monthly unlimited ride the necessary reimbursement to assure that the participants get to and from their work activity. We provide bus pass in order vouchers and mileage reimbursement up to participate in work activitiesthe IRS medical/moving rates. Individuals who own a vehicle and who could potentially take advantage of public transportation but would prefer Transportation assistance will be provided up to use their vehicle are provided with a gas allowance in lieu of a bus pass in the equivalent dollar amount of a $56 monthly bus pass45 days after employment has been attained. c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: There are a limited number of Monroe County Temporary Assistance recipients with documented transportation hardships that prevent active participation. Persons claiming these hardships will be counseled and offered available transportation and relocation services. It is the district’s expectation that these individuals will make themselves available for employment programs. In accordance with OTDA policy MCDSS has established the maximum distance a non- exempt individual would be required to walk to participate in a work activity assignment or to access public transportation is 2.0 miles. Individuals with disabilities will be accommodated.: d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA temporary assistance to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: MCDSS offers a single point of entry intake process for all programs. At intake MCDSS is able to provide the following supportive services for diversion of individuals and families at risk of needing public assistance: 1. Transportation (bus pass, gas allowance)Fees related to employment and/or vocational certification. 2. Vehicle repair Day care registration fees 3. Clothing/UniformsCar seats, up to $75 4. Bikes if viable transportation to employment, up to $200. 5. Driver training to improve employability. 6. Uniforms and safety equipment as required. 7. Appropriate clothing for job interviews, on the job when required specifically by employer or worksite supervisor, up to $200 8. Vehicle repairs up to $1,000 when costs do not exceed value of the vehicle. Vehicle must be titled to participant or other household member. 9. Towing to repair shop not to exceed $200 for disabled motor vehicle$150 10. Vehicle insurance up to $500 when costs do not exceed value of the vehicle. Vehicle must be titled to participant or other household member. 11. Vehicle registration fees to improve employability. 12. Equipment needed to start or perform a job, up to $500.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA Section 4 Support Servicesare described below: Diversion payments will be provided to applicants to assist them in starting or retaining employment and diverting them from the need to receive temporary assistance Childcare Employment related clothing Transportation - Bus passes and gas cards License and other work related fees Job related safety equipment Automobile repairs/towing Automobile Insurance Other payments on a case by case basis (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the DistrictDistrict‌ 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. Monroe County has a Memorandum of understanding with Dress for Success : Childcare – not to provide clothing. The agreement states The DFS will furnish clients with exceed the state allowed rates Employment related clothing - up to 3 appropriate outfits for job interview attire or for clients to begin or maintain employment. Under the MOU Dress for Success will also conduct one on one consultations and monthly dressing for success, grooming and appearance workshops. 2. MCDSS will provide participants with a Clothing Allowance in the amount of $150 when needed License and other work related fees – up to secure or maintain employment or when essential for other assigned employment activities. 3. The district will assist participants in need of supplies and or books with a maximum allowance of $200 Job related safety equipment – up to $200 Automobile repairs/towing – up to $850 Automobile insurance – up to $500 when necessary to secure Transportation – gas card or maintain employment bus passes or the mileage reimbursement rate at the IRS established rate for other assigned employment activities such as training. 4. MCDSS will assist participants in need of licensing or testing fees that are job specific medical/moving purposes Other payments and are necessary to secure or retain employment. The district will authorize limits on a maximum allowance of $300 case by case basis (i.e. - Fingerprinting for this purpose. 5. MCDSS will provide participants with a maximum allowance of $500 for the purchase of tools necessary to obtain, maintain, or resume employmentbackground checks) 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): MCDSS provides clients who reside within walking distance of Bus passes for the public transportation a monthly unlimited ride bus pass in order service will be provided to participate in work activitiesthe participant as needed. Individuals who own a vehicle If the individual has transportation, and who could potentially take advantage of public transportation but would prefer gas cards are not the best mechanism, the mileage reimbursement rate is the IRS established medical/moving rate per xxx.xxx.xxx. Gas cards are available to use their vehicle are provided with a gas allowance in lieu of a bus pass in the equivalent dollar amount of a $56 monthly bus passhelp an individual get to work. c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: There are a limited number of Monroe County Temporary Assistance recipients with documented transportation hardships that prevent active participation. Persons claiming these hardships will be counseled and offered available transportation and relocation services. It is the district’s expectation that these individuals will make themselves available for employment programs. In accordance with OTDA policy MCDSS has established the The maximum distance a non- exempt individual client would be required expected to walk to participate in a work activity assignment or to access public transportation is 2.0 1.5 miles. Individuals with disabilities will be accommodated. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: MCDSS offers The public transportation has limited “dial a single point of entry intake process ride” available for all programsthose individuals not on the main transportation line. At intake MCDSS The maximum distance a client would be expected to walk is able 1.5 miles. This is at most a 30 minute walk to access other transportation or directly to work. The WFDYB will provide the following supportive services accommodations on a case by case basis for diversion of any individuals and families at risk of needing public assistance: 1. Transportation (bus pass, gas allowance) 2. Vehicle repair 3. Clothing/Uniformswith limitations who walk to work activities.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA Section 4 Support are described below: The District has contracted and collaborated with the Xxxxxx County Employment and Training Administration to provide a Job Search Assistance Program that will provide information regarding programmatic requirements, skills, as well as lead participants in making decisions that promote self-sufficiency, access to training and support programs to obtain employment that provides a livable wage, as well as wrap-around services to maintain employment. The program contains the following topics: Employment soft skills such as job search, application/resume, interviewing, workplace etiquette; barriers to employment; career investment and goal setting; job retention; and personal finance and budgeting. During the eligibility interview, assessment, and at recertification, individuals will be provided referrals for resources, services, and support to prevent the need of TA. The agency uses a "Front Door" strategy in which applicants are screened to be diverted from cash assistance by helping identify other services and resources. The district reviews the use of all available TA emergency programs, SNAP, Medicaid, HEAP, WIC, Child Care Assistance, Food Pantries, Employment Services, and additional available community resources. Diversion payments can be authorized for employment related expenses such as tools, fees, uniforms or other items needed to enable an individual to maintain employment. Non-recurring transportation payments for employed applicants with a transportation need can also be authorized, as well as housing related crisis and rental payments. Diversion payments can only be authorized when a family meets all eligibility requirements of the EAF program. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the DistrictDistrict‌ 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. Monroe County has a Memorandum of understanding with Dress for Success to provide clothing. The agreement states The DFS will furnish clients with up to 3 appropriate outfits for job interview attire or for clients to begin or maintain employment. Under : To the MOU Dress for Success will also conduct one on one consultations and monthly dressing for success, grooming and appearance workshops. 2. MCDSS extent that local resources permit the district will provide assistance for participants with for the following expenses: tuition; academic fees; books, and supplies for agency approved educational and vocational training, not to exceed $1500.00 (after all other resources have been exhausted) per year during any period of eligibility for TA; clothing necessary for participating in WTW training activities; accepting or maintaining employment (not to exceed $150.00 per WTW activity in a Clothing Allowance one year period); licenses or other work related fees necessary for participation in the amount WTW activities; accepting or maintaining employment (not to exceed $100.00); reasonable costs of $150 when needed necessary repairs to secure a WTW participant’s automobile for training activities or to accept or maintain employment (not to exceed $500.00 during any period of eligibility for TA), cost of such repairs must be less than the value of the automobile; payments of necessary automobile insurance meeting minimum state requirements in order to participate in WTW activities, or when essential for other assigned employment activities. 3. The district will assist participants in need of supplies and or books with a maximum allowance of $500 when necessary to secure accept or maintain employment or (not to exceed $500.00 during any period of eligibility for other assigned employment activities such as training. 4. MCDSS will assist participants in need of licensing or testing fees that are job specific and are necessary TA); work related safety equipment up to secure or retain employment. The district will authorize a maximum allowance of $300 200.00 for this purpose. 5. MCDSS will provide participants with each entry to employment; clothing, including but not limited to uniforms and footwear, up to a maximum allowance of $500 150.00 for the purchase each entry to employment; tools and equipment, up to a maximum of tools necessary $250.00 during any period of continued eligibility for TA; licenses or other work related fees up to obtain, maintain, or resume employmenta maximum of $100.00. 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): MCDSS provides clients who reside within walking distance of public transportation a monthly unlimited ride bus pass in order to participate in work activities. Individuals who own a vehicle and who could potentially take advantage of public transportation but would prefer to use their vehicle are provided with a gas allowance in lieu of a bus pass in the equivalent dollar amount of a $56 monthly bus pass): c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: There Bus tokens, gas card/voucher, mileage reimbursement, and when deemed appropriate cabs are authorized to transport participants to WTW activities on a limited number of Monroe County Temporary Assistance recipients with documented transportation hardships that prevent active participationcase by case basis. Persons claiming these hardships will be counseled If an individual's assessment does not prohibit or limit walking the district would require walking to an assignment if within reason. Terrain, weather and offered available transportation and relocation servicesother factors are taken into consideration when making such a request. It is the district’s expectation that these individuals will make themselves available for employment programs. In accordance with OTDA policy MCDSS has established the maximum distance The district would not require a non- exempt individual would be required client to walk to participate in a work activity assignment or to access public transportation is 2.0 miles. Individuals with disabilities will be accommodatedmore than 1 mile. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: MCDSS offers a single point of entry intake process for all programs. At intake MCDSS is able The district has contracted with the Xxxxxx County Employment and Training Administration to provide the following supportive services for diversion of assist individuals and families at risk of needing public assistance: 1. Transportation (bus pass, gas allowance) 2. Vehicle repair 3. Clothing/UniformsTA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA Section 4 Support Servicesare described below: Intake employment staff offer diversion services, such as assistance with applying for subsidized childcare . Those with a documented promise of employment are also offered diversion services. Generally, applicants are required to participate in job search for the duration of the application phase, which may include participation in a job search/assessment workshop for all or part of the application phase. Non-exempt individuals employed less than full-time are also required to conduct a job search to secure full-time employment Applicants and Recipients who are parenting and under the age of 25, will be offered the services of a special group of district and jobsplus staff dedicated to reducing generational poverty through a whole family, coaching approach. In addtion, clients who fall under this pilot group will be offered the support of a job coach for up to one year after case closing. The district will include non-custodial parents in this wholistic approach. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the DistrictDistrict‌ 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. Monroe County has a Memorandum of understanding with Dress for Success to provide clothing. The agreement states The DFS will furnish clients with up to 3 appropriate outfits for job interview attire or for clients to begin or maintain employment. Under : Excluding tuition, the MOU Dress for Success will also conduct one on one consultations and monthly dressing for success, grooming and appearance workshops. 2. MCDSS district will provide participants with a Clothing Allowance supportive services payments for any expenses required for participation in the amount of $150 when needed to secure or maintain employment or when essential for approved training, other assigned employment activities. 3. The district will assist participants in need of supplies and activity, or books with a maximum allowance of $500 when necessary to secure employment, for applicants or maintain employment recipients, including but not limited to: clothing: uniforms, work clothing, specialty items, equipment: specialty tools or for other assigned employment activities such as training. 4. MCDSS will assist participants in need of equipment licensing: licensing or testing fees that All requests are job specific and are necessary evaluated on a case-by-case basis as to secure the relevance to obtaining or retain retaining employment. The district will authorize a maximum allowance Evaluation criteria include: alternative sources of $300 for this purpose. 5funding or service; whether other resources are exhausted; estimates from one or more providers of service or material; whether the requested item/service is required or optional; and whether the amount of the request is commensurate with the need. MCDSS will provide participants with a maximum allowance Written documentation from the work site or employer of $500 the need for the required items must be submitted. Payment will be based on the lowest cost estimate. Payment may be issued directly to the jobseeker, who must submit proof that the funds were used to purchase of tools necessary the items authorized. If the district determines that the supportive service payment was not used for the intended purpose, a referral to obtaininvestigate will be made. Alternatively, maintain, or resume employmentpayment may be pre-arranged with and go directly to a vendor. 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): MCDSS provides clients who reside within walking distance of public The district will provide transportation a monthly unlimited ride bus pass assistance as necessary for applicants or in order to participate in assigned work activities. 1. Individuals who own During application stage, and until the first structured program assignment, transportation is provided as necessary to apply for specific job openings or attend interviews. 2. Once a vehicle and who could potentially take advantage of public transportation but would prefer to use their vehicle are provided with a gas allowance jobseeker is enrolled in lieu of structured activity, s/he will be given a bus pass so long as s/he does not live within one mile or 10 blocks of the assigned activity. 3. In the event a jobseeker is unable to use available bus service, the agency will provide reimbursement for carpooling or driving of a vehicle which has been reported as a resource to the district (along with proof of ownership, registration, insurance, and driver’s license) at the established IRS Medical/Moving rate. Approval for this arrangement is made on a case-by-case basis. This rate represents the cost of gas, but does not include the cost of any repairs or insurance, which may be reimbursed separately, on an as-needed basis. Should the actual cost of gasoline needed to participate in an assigned work activity exceed the reimbursement rate, the agency will reimburse for the actual cost based on reasonable documentation submitted by the work activity participant. 4. Transportation assistance will be provided for applicants and recipients who begin paid employment until the temporary assistance case is denied or closes (see transitional services, below for post-case-closing procedures). Employed applicants and recipients may also be considered for assistance with the cost of car repairs, insurance, and driver’s license fees (but not fines), subject to the other provisions of this section. Should the participant be employed part-time and engaged in other assigned activity, bus passes or mileage reimbursement will be authorized as needed for both the employment and the activity. Employed recipients who own their own vehicles can seek reimbursement on an ongoing basis if the vehicle is needed in the equivalent dollar amount course of his/her work and mileage is not reimbursed by the employer. 5. If a $56 monthly documented medical need is present, such that a jobseeker cannot walk 10 blocks or one mile, a pass for bus passtransportation will be issued. 6. Jobseekers who are employed at participating employers who are outside of available bus service and who do not have access to other forms of transportation, may be considered for authorization of rides through LYFT. 7. Transportation assistance to Safety Net families will be provided. If the individual is employed, transportation will be provided using TANF funds. If the individual is not employed, other non-TANF funds, such as Safety Net and/or SNAP E&T participant reimbursement, will be used. c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: There are a limited number of Monroe County Temporary Assistance recipients with documented transportation hardships that prevent active participation. Persons claiming these hardships will be counseled and offered available transportation and relocation services. It is the district’s expectation that these individuals will make themselves available for employment programs. In accordance with OTDA policy MCDSS has established the maximum distance a non- exempt individual would be required to walk to participate in a work activity assignment or to access public transportation is 2.0 miles. Individuals with disabilities will be accommodated.One mile d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: MCDSS offers a single point of entry intake process for all programs. At intake MCDSS is able Services to provide the following supportive services for diversion of assist individuals and families at risk of needing public assistance: 1assistance to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment are available on an as- needed, case-by-case basis. Transportation Such services may include: referral to child care subsidies; work-related expenses such as tools, uniforms, and licensing fees; transportation expenses such as car repairs, bus passes, and gas money (bus passas needed until next paycheck is expected); and emergency day care (if provider is contracted and child care subsidy application has been filed). If an applicant for such services owes the district money under a previous recoupment, gas allowance) 2. Vehicle repair 3. Clothing/Uniformsthese services may be denied.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA Section 4 Support Servicesare described below: Temporary Assistance Examiners explain to applicants and recipients that TA is a temporary program, and the goal for self-sufficiency. Clients are encouraged to seek and accept employment, and are informed of the benefits of employment, as well as the supportive and transitional benefits available if become employed. TA Examiners explore the eligibility for diversion payments when clients apply for assistance. Employment Counselors from OWD and Catholic Charities reinforce with clients that TA is a temporary program, and their employability plan is their plan toward employment and self-sufficiency. Employment Counselors use the comparison chart to show clients the amount of income they would have when they go to work, the benefits they could still be eligible for (transitional benefits) as well as EITC refunds. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the DistrictDistrict‌ 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. Monroe County has a Memorandum : See attachment 2 - list of understanding with Dress for Success to provide clothing. The agreement states The DFS will furnish clients with up to 3 appropriate outfits for job interview attire or for clients to begin or maintain employment. Under the MOU Dress for Success will also conduct one on one consultations and monthly dressing for success, grooming and appearance workshops. 2. MCDSS will provide participants with a Clothing Allowance in the amount of $150 when needed to secure or maintain employment or when essential for other assigned employment activities. 3. The district will assist participants in need of supplies and or books with a maximum allowance of $500 when necessary to secure or maintain employment or for other assigned employment activities such as training. 4. MCDSS will assist participants in need of licensing or testing fees that are job specific and are necessary to secure or retain employment. The district will authorize a maximum allowance of $300 for this purpose. 5. MCDSS will provide participants with a maximum allowance of $500 for the purchase of tools necessary to obtain, maintain, or resume employmentsupportive services 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): MCDSS provides clients who reside within walking distance of public See attachments 3A, B - chart for calculating transportation a monthly unlimited ride bus pass in order to participate in work activities. Individuals who own a vehicle and who could potentially take advantage of public transportation but would prefer to use their vehicle are provided with a gas allowance in lieu of a bus pass in the equivalent dollar amount of a $56 monthly bus pass/mileage c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: There are a limited number of Monroe County Temporary Assistance recipients with documented transportation hardships that prevent active participation. Persons claiming these hardships will be counseled and offered available transportation and relocation services. It is the district’s expectation that these individuals will make themselves available for employment programs. In accordance with OTDA policy MCDSS has established the maximum distance a non- exempt individual would be required to walk to participate in a work activity assignment One mile or to access public transportation is 2.0 miles. Individuals with disabilities will be accommodatedless one way. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: MCDSS offers a single point of entry intake process Applicants are screened for all programs. At intake MCDSS is able to provide the following supportive services eligibility for diversion of individuals and families at risk of needing public assistance: 1payments, transportation monies to cover travel to/from employment until the client received their next paycheck, referrals to other agencies/organizations to ameliorate a short-term emergent need that would allow them to continue their employment. Transportation (bus passClients are also screened for eligibility for other programs that may stretch their budget: SNAP, gas allowance) 2Day Care, HEAP. Vehicle repair 3. Clothing/UniformsClients without medical coverage are referred to Certified Application Counselors to apply for health care coverage.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA Section 4 Support Servicesare described below: All employable applicants are referred to either and OTDA JOBS staff or a Welfare Employment Representative to conduct a supervised job search. Individuals that may have non-recurring needs of assistance are referred to the appropriate case worker and one time payments of assistance may be provided in order for an applicant to maintain employment. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the DistrictDistrict‌ 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. Monroe County has a Memorandum of understanding with Dress for Success to : The Welfare Employment Representative will provide clothing. The agreement states The DFS will furnish clients with the following as needed: - One time clothing allowance including required uniforms and shoes up to 3 appropriate outfits for job interview attire or for clients to begin or maintain employment. Under the MOU Dress for Success will also conduct one on one consultations and monthly dressing for success, grooming and appearance workshops. 2. MCDSS will provide participants with a Clothing Allowance in the amount maximum of $150 when needed per work activity - Job related safety equipment up to secure or maintain employment or when essential for other assigned employment activities. 3. The district will assist participants in need of supplies and or books with a maximum allowance of $500 when necessary 150 per work activity - Tools and equipment up to secure or maintain employment or for other assigned employment activities such as training. 4. MCDSS will assist participants in need of licensing or testing fees that are job specific and are necessary to secure or retain employment. The district will authorize a maximum allowance of $300 for this purpose. 5. MCDSS will provide participants with a maximum allowance of $500 for the purchase of tools necessary to obtain, maintain, or resume employment250 per calendar year 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): MCDSS provides clients who reside within walking distance The Welfare Employment Representative will also provide the following as it determines appropriate (all requests are subject to the availability of public transportation funds and program approval): - reasonable and necessary car repairs to a monthly unlimited ride bus pass maximum of $350. Such approval will be contingent upon the value and condition of the car - Car insurance up to 3 months with estimates provided from 2 insurance carriers or verification that the client is in order jeopardy of losing their car insurance due to participate in work activitiesnon-payment. Individuals who own a vehicle and who could potentially take advantage of public transportation but would prefer to use their vehicle are provided with a gas allowance in lieu of a bus pass in the equivalent dollar amount of a $56 monthly bus passNOTE: High risk drivers or excessive premiums will not be considered c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: There Individuals are a limited number of Monroe County Temporary Assistance recipients with documented transportation hardships that prevent active participation. Persons claiming these hardships will be counseled and offered available transportation and relocation services. It is the district’s expectation that these individuals will make themselves available for employment programs. In accordance with OTDA policy MCDSS has established the maximum distance a non- exempt individual would be required to walk to participate in a work activity assignment or to access public transportation is 2.0 transporation as long as it does not exceed 2 miles. Individuals Consideration is given to individuals with disabilities or young children and will not be accommodatedrequired to walk. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: MCDSS offers a single point of entry intake process for all programs. At intake MCDSS is able The district will work with individuals to provide the following supportive services for diversion of individuals assist in removing barriers to obtain and families at risk of needing public assistance: 1. Transportation (bus passmaintain employment, gas allowance) 2. Vehicle repair 3. Clothing/Uniformssuch as clothing, job skills training, transportation, child care, emergency housing, etc.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA Section 4 Support Servicesare described below: One effective strategy has been co-enrolling our population into the One Stop Career Center. This process allows customers to access the training dollars, supportive services, resume assistance, and workshops available at the Center. Additionally, when customers are interested in a career in healthcare, the Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) is a FREE healthcare training program for residents of Schenectady County who meet household income requirements. HPOG is operated by Schenectady County Community College in partnership with Schenectady Community Action Program (SCAP). SJTA is also a partner with the City Mission for Schenectady Bridges: a Transformational Movement which is a comprehensive, multi-year, collaborative effort designed to help individuals, families, and communities build bridges out of poverty to sustainability. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the DistrictDistrict‌ 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: Transportation assistance in the form of CDTA swipe cards will be provided; the county will utilize the most cost effective means of transportation available. Monroe County has a Memorandum of understanding with Dress for Success to provide Participants may obtain needed uniform, work clothing. The agreement states The DFS will furnish clients with , tools, or work supplies allowances up to 3 appropriate outfits for job interview attire or for clients to begin or maintain employment$75. Under the MOU Dress for Success will Applicants and recipients are also conduct one on one consultations and monthly dressing for success, grooming and appearance workshops. 2. MCDSS will provide participants with a Clothing Allowance co-enrolled in the amount of $150 when needed One Stop Career Center to secure or maintain employment or when essential for other assigned employment activitiesallow customers to access the support services available through the One Stop Career Center. 3. The district will assist participants in need of supplies and or books with a maximum allowance of $500 when necessary to secure or maintain employment or for other assigned employment activities such as training. 4. MCDSS will assist participants in need of licensing or testing fees that are job specific and are necessary to secure or retain employment. The district will authorize a maximum allowance of $300 for this purpose. 5. MCDSS will provide participants with a maximum allowance of $500 for the purchase of tools necessary to obtain, maintain, or resume employment 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): MCDSS provides clients who reside within walking distance of public transportation a monthly unlimited ride bus pass in order to participate in work activities. Individuals who own a vehicle and who could potentially take advantage of public transportation but would prefer to use their vehicle are provided with a gas allowance in lieu of a bus pass in the equivalent dollar amount of a $56 monthly bus pass): c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: There are a limited number of Monroe County Temporary Assistance recipients with documented Mileage is calculated using the MapQuest application on Centraport and is provided through reimbursement and transportation hardships that prevent active participation. Persons claiming these hardships will be counseled and offered available transportation and relocation services. It is the district’s expectation that these individuals will make themselves available for employment programs. In accordance with OTDA policy MCDSS has established the maximum distance a non- exempt individual would be required provided from home to walk childcare location to participate in a work activity assignment and return. The County will utilize the most cost effective means of transportation available and will provide CDTA bus swipers or to access public transportation is 2.0 miles. Individuals with disabilities will be accommodatedactual cost if that exceeds the IRS Medical/Moving rate. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: MCDSS offers a single point of entry intake process for all programs. At intake MCDSS is able to Schenectady County will provide the following supportive services for diversion of individuals and families at risk of needing public assistance: 1. Transportation (bus passTA with information on community based employment resources such as Job Readiness Training, gas allowance) 2. Vehicle repair 3. Clothing/UniformsHigh School Equivalency Diploma, One Stop Career Center, and current job listings in an effort to assist these individuals in improving their employment options.