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Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency,Inc. SRCAA continues to participate in community-wide coalition-building and resource development to meet the needs of individuals and families and reduce barriers to family and community growth.At the beginning of the school year, parents sign a partnership agreement that they will be fully involved with their children, and set goals for their family. This gives low-income families the capability to make decisions, initiate programs, and obtain resources to encourage stronger families in our area. Parent trainings are also offered in areas such as: Parenting skills,child and health development, preparation of food,and child abuse and neglect. By offering these services, parents'skills are strengthened and parents understand the responsibility they have to their children. SRCAA continues to provide support to families as they learn new skills. Internally, SRCAA is making an Intentional effort to train Family Development Specialists of Head Start in the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework.The ultimate goal of the framework is to ensure families understand what school readiness is. One way to improve and enhance the families' in Head Start will be to ensure they are enrolled in the Family Self Sufficiency program. Imminently, Family Development Specialist will train families in core competencies of parenting and school readiness.SRCAA will also be in conversation with the National Fatherhood Initiative(NFI)to increase father-focus. Family Services(CSBG)will partner with Head Start to improve the way fathers are treated as integral family members in goal the goal attainment process, 7. Describe activities that your agency has undertaken or plans to undertake,on an emergency basis, for the provision of such supplies and services,nutritious foods and related services,as may be necessary to counteract conditions of starvation and malnutrition among low-income individuals. Salisbury Rowan Community Action Agency,Inc(SRCAA)staff ensures that income eligible participants are enrolled in Food and.Nutrition Services through the Department of Social Services. In addition,SRCAA has established partnerships with local food banks,churches,and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing participants referrals for emergency food assistance. Referrals are provided to participants to apply with the local Department of Social Services for the Food and Nutrition Services Program. For those families and individuals who are ineligible for Food and Nutrition Service benefits,SRCAA staff will provide emergency food assistance or a referral to eligible food banks and food cards from local emergency organizations. 8. Describe how your agency will coordinate the provision of employment and training activities with entities providing activities through statewide and local workforce investment systems under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. SRCAA, Inc.will continue to contract with Centralina Workforce Development Board to provide the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act(WIOA) NextGen services in Rowan and Cabarrus counties. The Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act(WIOA)services include:academic learning,work experience,summer employment opportunities,and other related supportive services connected through the local Workforce Development Board, In 2013, Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act(WIOA)Adult Services in NC were transferred through contractual agreement from the Division of Workforce Solutions(DWS)to some private contractors as part of the Integrated Service Delivery model being implemented statewide. The contracted provider in both Rowan and Cabarrus(our service area)has become a partner with SRCAA and referral source. Initially, meetings were held, in both counties to forge an existing Fiscal Year 2017-18 Community Services Block Grant Application Attachment number 2\n i Page 14 of 37 F-9 Page 117