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to three times a year to review the Work First Program and to make recommendations for 38 - improvements. XI. SPECIAL ISSUES Orange County's vision and mission statement apply to all citizens in Orange County. In order for all people to participate in and contribute to the community, the County will have in place a safety net of services for those people who do not have success through Work First or other programs. Employment barriers are realities for low income families in Orange County. Listed below are typical barriers experienced by low income families in Orange County: • lack of adequate and affordable transportation, • lack of education, • limited work experience, • lack of non - traditional dependent care hours, • lack of affordable housing, • chemical dependency, • lack of resources to handle crises. Jobs paying a living wage require more skill and education than participants have. Orange County Work First participants are competing against a highly educated pool for entry level positions. Work First participants typically have insufficient finanical, support, and personal resources to handle problems that occur. Few participants have a back -up plan for child care or if their transportation breaks down. 37