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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Data: June 18, 2002 <br /> Action Agan a <br /> Item No. <br /> SUBJECT: Contract with Orange Enterprises <br /> DEPARTMENT: Socal Services PUBLIC HEARING: (VIN) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> Nancy Coal ext 2800 <br /> Contract <br /> TELEPHONE NUMBERS: <br /> Hillsborough 7324181 <br /> Chapel HIII 968-0601 <br /> Durham 688-7331 <br /> Mebane 338-227-2031 <br /> PURPOSE: To request approval to continue the contract with Orange Enterprises for Work <br /> First clients with significant tamers. - <br /> BACKGROUND: Orange County has experienced a 58% reduction in the number of families <br /> receiving Work First Cash Assistance. The remaining adult pamciparde have multiple barriers <br /> to independence and require intensive services In transition them into employment One of the <br /> strategies recommended by the Welfare Reform Task Force was to contract with Orange <br /> Enterprises to complete a vocational assessment, provide work adjustment services, place <br /> participants in employment, and provide job retention services. Orange County entered into a <br /> contractual agreement with Orange Enterprises effective April 2001. <br /> The Department of Social Services has utilized a contract with Orange Enterprises to address <br /> the needs of the hardest to serve Work First families. Services include comprehensive <br /> evaluations and supportive employment and follow-up. This has been an effective strategy for <br /> some of the clients who have difficulty securing employment. During Fiscal Year 2001-2002. <br /> Orange Enterprises has assisted Me County to exceed employment goals by providing <br /> employment for eight participants. <br /> The Social Services Board has reviewed this contract and recommends that Me Boats approve <br /> a contract in the amount of$10,000 for Fiscal Year 2002-2003. <br /> As a side note, the Board may remember a request for assistance at the Boards April 2,2002 <br /> meeting from Kathy Bryan with Orange Enterprises regarding the installation of handicapped- <br /> accessible door at the Orange Enterprises facility. Orange County Public Words responded the <br /> fallowing weak and installed the door as requested. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: The coats will be paid as part of the Work First 810 Grant. <br />