Supportive Services
We understand that you may need more than just
training and job counseling to participate successfully in
Welfare-to-Work. That is why we will help you arrange
and/or pay for childcare, transportation, and work or training
related expenses. If other funding sources are not
available to pay for all of your supportive services expenses,
we will pay for the supportive services.
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Child Care Costs - We can help you pay for your childcare expenses while you
participate in your Welfare-to-Work activity. You can
choose the childcare provider you want, like childcare centers,
relatives, friends, or neighbors. You may be expected to
pay for part of the childcare costs depending on how much money
you earn from a job.
We have partnered with
Children's Home
Society to take care of the childcare payment program and
you will be referred to them for your childcare needs.
Your childcare provider will be paid directly by Children's Home
Society.
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Transportation Costs -
We may pay for
transportation that costs the least amount of money if you need
it to get to and from your activity and for you to get to and
from childcare. Expenses that we may pay for include
bus passes,
gas, parking, and
other transportation related expenses.
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Ancillary Costs - We may pay for other items
that you need to participate in your activity like the cost of
books, tools, clothing for a job, and any other item that is
necessary.
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Personal Counseling -
If you
have a personal or family problem that affects your ability to
participate in your Welfare-to-Work activity then we will
provide necessary counseling or therapy to help you and your
family.
If you qualify for a supportive service payment
and you need it before you start your job or activity, we
may
give you an advance payment. That way, you will not be out
any money - even for a short time.