The Welfare Reform Act of 1996, allow us at Department of Social Services to help our clients gain self-sufficiency. Our "Work First" employment programs give our clients the needed help to locate and acquire employment. Our programs are income dependent and eligibility for them is based on preset income levels.
Support Services Provide:
These services will be provided on a case-by-case basis as needed to meet federal and state requirements, or participate in a training program that will assist the client in becoming self-sufficient.
- Transportation allowance (mileage reimbursement, CCPT tokens or gas coupons
- Work related clothing allowance / uniforms
- Licensing fees (ie. RN license)
- Hygiene items for non-cash recipients
- Relocation assistance to include security deposit in order to overcome remoteness / transportation problems
- Tools and equipment
- Legal services in order to overcome legal barriers to employment
- Case management
- All other services provided to participants on a case-by-case basis
If you are in a transition period from TANF to self provided living expenses, we provide Transitional Supportive Services.
Transitional Supportive Services Provide:
- Work related clothing allowance / uniforms
- Relocation assistance to include security deposit if relocation is for job acceptance
- Tools and equipment necessary for employment
- First month's rent (not to exceed $500.00)
- Drug / Alcohol outpatient services
- Case management
- All other services provided to participants on a case-by-case basis