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C. Regarding the First Stop Program, describe any agreement between your agency <br /> and your local ESC (or the ESC in your area) regarding co-location. Describe any <br /> services for which you are contracting or will contract with ESC to provide. <br /> Include the cost of these services. Please attach a copy of your MOU with ESC. <br />D. [Electing Counties] If you plan to operate a community service program, provide <br /> a list of the community service programs that will be offered to Work First <br /> Program participants who are unable to find full-time employment. <br />E. Child Care, transportation, and substance abuse are among the most significant <br /> challenges to employment. <br /> <br /> · Describe how your county will prioritize its child care funds. <br /> · Describe in detail how local transportation needs will be met through local <br /> coordination and collaboration. <br /> · Describe in detail your arrangements for coordination with the area authority <br /> for mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services <br /> (hereafter, area authority) to provide assessments and treatment. Do you have <br /> a local agreement? What are the conditions of that agreement? <br /> <br />F. Describe your plans for coordinating with domestic violence service agencies in <br /> your area for assessment and follow-up services to victims of domestic violence. <br />G. Describe how your county will utilize public and private resources to assist in <br /> moving persons and families to self-sufficiency. <br />H. [Electing Counties] Describe the appeals process you will develop and implement <br /> for your county's Work First program that substantially complies with state law <br /> (G.S. 108A-79). <br /> <br /> Electing Counties Only - Eligibility Criteria <br /> <br />A. Describe in detail the eligibility criteria that will be used in your county. Include all <br /> terms and conditions for receiving Work First Program assistance, including, at a <br /> minimum: <br /> ·age limits for children, <br /> · definition of relationships, <br /> · who can apply/be included in the payment, <br /> · payment levels, <br /> · benefit calculation, <br /> · countable income, <br /> · sanctions, <br /> · asset requirements (limit and countable items), <br /> · time limits and extensions, <br /> · rewards, exemptions, and exceptions to requirements, <br /> · requirements for your Work First Diversion Program. <br /> <br /> If there is any change to eligibility that would exclude individuals currently eligible, <br /> please explain. Attach a copy ora sample MRA to be used in your county. <br /> <br />Work First Block Grant Plan Model ~-- [ Page S <br /> <br /> <br />