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DATE: <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />RE: <br /> <br />October 27, 1992 <br /> <br />We have recently learned, through our representative on the Centralina <br />Privale Industry Council (PIC), of unexpended and available JTPA funds <br />in the amount of $42,S56.14. These funds would require no county match, <br />no additional staff, and would be available through June S0, 1993. <br /> <br />Our agency and Board has become increasingly concerned about absent <br />parents who have child support obligations but lack the education and job <br />skills to become self-supporting and meet their obligations as parents. <br />As JOBS funds cannot be used to serve this group, we have continued to <br />look for other funding, and feel this JPTA money could be a good source. <br /> <br />This funding could pay for the social worker's time as well as employment <br />and tr-~n~ opportunities, On-the-Job Training, counseling, and peer <br />support. These men would be referred to this program through the court <br />system, when they are identified as needing this service. Our child <br />support unit has, at this time, ~dentiffed 35 to 40 men who could benefit <br />immediately from this program. Our JOBS unit would work w~th this <br />caseload, as they already have expertise in this area. The Chief District <br />Court Judge has expressed support and would have the court system work <br />with us in tkis pursuit. <br /> <br />We feel that this would be a very beneficial program for this population, <br />and there is indication that if this is successful we could get additional <br />money next year. <br /> <br />Therefore, we are requesting permission from the Board of Conunissioners <br />to pursue this grant. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate <br />to contact me. <br /> <br /> Department ct Social Services <br />P.O. Box 6~8 · Concord, NC 28026-0668 * (70~) 786-7141 <br /> <br /> <br />