NS -Grant - Work First Block Grant Local Plan

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IM', are available to meet demand, a waiting list is implemented. The following policy outlines the priority for payments when a waiting list is in place. 1. Child Protective Services (CPS) active cases to support protection plan. 2. Children in OCDSS custody (Foster Care) to support employment of caretaker or other need. 3. Children placed with relatives to avoid foster care placement when CPS case is active, to support employment or other need category (These are children who qualify for Child Welfare Services child care in order to prevent foster care.) 4. Work First Family Assistance (WFFA) recipients employed at least 30 hours per week. 5. WFFA recipients participating in Work First Employment Services (WFES) approved activities or training. 6. Teen parents who need child care to complete High School Education or its equivalency. 7. To support employment. Priority is given to those employed full -time. 8. To support education or training leading to employment. 9. Children who need child care for their Developmental Needs. Orange County is currently serving families through and including number 6. State regulations require that certain funds be set aside each year to serve children with Special Needs. Once these set aside funds are expended, children with special needs are placed on the waiting list in the appropriate category. E. Transportation Ongoing communication exists between DSS and Orange Public Transportation, the local transportation agency. DSS staff members serve on the local transportation board and articulate the needs of Work First participants during transportation planning sessions. In addition, DSS has an agreement with OPT for the services of a transportation mobility manager to develop individual transportation plans. As a result of the collaboration, local transportation routes have been expanded to meet the needs of some Work First participants and the Wheels for Work Program was developed. The Wheels For Work Program matches donated vehicles with low income working families, and assists low income working families with car repairs. The program was developed in collaboration with the Orange County Commission for Women, Orange Public Transportation, Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers (TROSA), and Orange County DSS.