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DATE: TO: FROM: RE: 8-12-02 ounty · Jim Cook, DSS Director~fnma'' ~'~'~ Work First Block Grant for FY 2003-05 We are once again entering the planning phase for our Work First Program at DSS. This takes place every two years, and it involves the development of a plan that we will follow at DSS to serve Work First families. It is designed to either divert them from cash assistance or provide employment-related services to aid them in gaining employment and ending or reducing .their dependence on welfare. There are two items that need to be approved by the Board at their August 19 meeting. These are as follows: 1) The determination of whether we wish that the General Assembly designate us as a Standard or Electing county. Due to the uncertainty of the economy, and the limited benefits of being an electing county, we are requesting that the BOC designate us as a Standard county for FY 2003-05. Work First policy now gives us sufficient leverage to operate creatively under standard guidelines, and avoid the potential financial risks ~' of electing status, that we feel it would be to the County's advantage to remain Standard. 2) The approval by the BOC of the Work First Block Grant Planning Committee for FY 2003-05. We are required to form a planning committee comprised of community boards, agencies, business, faith community, and recipients whose mission it will' be to provide DSS input into what the needs are in the community, and what should be included in our plan to impact these needs. We are submitting a list for BOC approval. The plan also requires a BOC member to serve on this committee. We would need that designation and approval as well, There are a few vacancies unnamed presently, but we will submit them for approval when they are designated. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Department of Social Services 1303.5outh Cannon Blvd. Kannopolis, NC 28083 (704) 920-1400