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All Electing county plans must contain the following elements:
A. A description of conditions in the county, including socio-economic trends for low-income families; economic trends such as new businesses, plant closings, and the local job market and key issues identified and addressed by the plan.
B. The planning process, including planning committee membership; documentation of the public comment process; a synopsis of committee meetings; and a description of the planning committee’s expected contribution to the implementation of the plan.
C. Program performance measures to meet state goals, described in the TANF State Plan.
D. A description of how counties plan to utilize public and private resources to achieve program goals.
E. Describe any collaborative arrangements you have with other agencies, such as Employment Security Commission (ESC), Workforce Investment Act (WIA), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) or JobLink Centers.
F. Describe the agency’s organization for the functions listed below.
1. Intake
2. Emergency Assistance
3. Formal Assessments (Employment and Functional)
4. Employment Services
5. Other supportive services
6. Eligibility determination
G. The county’s policy for prioritizing subsidized child care services.
H. A discussion of the agency’s collaboration with local transportation service providers.
I. A description of coordination with the LME for substance abuse and mental health assessment and treatment services. Include a description of the duties of the Qualified Professional in Substance Abuse.
J. Description of collaboration with the local domestic violence service agency, including arrangements for providing Family Violence Option waivers.
K. A list of the activities, staff, and services which will be funded using Maintenance of Effort (MOE) funds.
L. A projection of how much of the counties’ Work First Block Grant funding will be devoted to Child Welfare Services.
M. Provide a budget for MOE, Child Welfare, EA and 200% services.
N. Emergency Assistance Policy.
O. Plan for services to low income (under 200% of federal poverty level) families.
P. Plan for employment services to non-custodial parents of Work First children (or notice of decision not to provide these services).
Q. County policy on exemption from the work requirement for single custodial parents of children under age one.
R. Certification document from the Board of County Commissioners verifying approval of the plan.
S. If authority for administration of the Work First Program has been delegated to an entity other than the Board of County Commissioners please name and describe that entity. (Notwithstanding any delegation of duty, the Board of County Commissioners remains accountable for its duties under the Work First Program, as described in NCGS 108-A.)
T. Describe in detail the eligibility criteria that will be used in the county. Include all terms and conditions for receiving Work First Program assistance and services, including, at a minimum:
U. Attach a copy of a sample MRA to be used in county.
V. Describe the appeals process. This must substantially comply with N.C.G.S. 108A-79. Second level appeal hearings must be held in the county rather than by the Department of Health and Human Services. The Board of County Commissioners is ultimately responsible for this process but may delegate it to another entity as provided for in the plan.
W. Describe the process by which the county will review all Work First caseloads no later than three months prior to expiration of time limits for receiving cash assistance.
X. Innovative County Strategies
Describe activities or initiatives in the county that are innovative in meeting the goals of the Work First Program such as addressing domestic violence, literacy issues, long-term recipients families, individuals with disabilities, and any other special issues.
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For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office. |
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