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iff the need arises, to contribute matching subsidy funds to assist with child care [or employment. 2. Transportation: In Cabarrus County, transportation has consistently been a barrier to steady employment. We have a human services van system, but they work only first shift and not on weekends, and will not do demand/response transportation, which in many cases is needed for job seekers. Taxis supplement transportation here, and in fact, provide the bulk of the employment transportation. This is because they are more reliable, and tend to get employed clients to the job on time. We provide some reimbursement for mileage, when the client has a vehicle. Presently, we are in the process of starting a Carsfi~r l~Zork Program here. in order to assist clients in need ora car, the ability to obtain one. We are presently working with an outside volunteer to coordinate, and three dealerships to donate used cars. We are also investigating the use of retired county vehicles for this. All cars will be assessed by a mechanic for road worthiness. In addition, we are exploring other means of coordinating transportation, particularly to Concord Mills Mall, near Mecklenburg County. One method would be to supply feeder transportation to pick-up sites around the county where a private bus line. the (.~otlcord Ext~ress runs regularly to the mall. We will also discuss with mall management the possibility of assistance with the cost, in exchange for our assistance in supplying employees. 3. Substance Abuse Services: Substance abuse screenings are done on all applicants for Work First who are not diverted from applying. In instances where screenings indicate that there is substance abuse, the intake social worker contacts Piedmont Behavioral Healthcare and sets up the initial appointment, while the client is present. Clients will be screened at every review by a Human Resource Placement Specialist. F. Domestic Violence Sen'ices At the present time, Cabarrus County has been wor'king to reach an agreement for domestic violence services. The local Mental Health Agency has declined, and we are talking with the local battered women's shelter, Community Victims Assistance Network (CVAN) and United Family Services (UFS) to be a provider. Using the state start up funding of $30,000.00, it is planned that UFS will work with Work First fmnilies identified as victims ot' domestic violence, and that families who fi~ll under the 200% category will be referred to CVAN. Clients will be screened at each review by a social worker. We wi!! are submitting the MOU :'.'~:n !t ~,z agreed upon and signed by both pm:t-ic~Cabarrus County DSS and CVAN. G. Utilization of Public and Private Resources to Move Families to Self-Sufficiency Cabarrus County plans to utilize the Centralina Workforce Development Board to assist in moving families to self-sufficiency. The Chairman and Director of the WDB both sit on the Work First Planning Committee, and the Program Administrator of'the Family Services Division is a member of the WDB. Close working relationships with t7