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Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: All employable applicants are referred to either and OTDA JOBS staff or a Welfare Employment Representative to conduct a supervised job search. Individuals that may have non-recurring needs of assistance are referred to the appropriate case worker and one time payments of assistance may be provided in order for an applicant to maintain employment. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District‌ a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: The Welfare Employment Representative will provide the following as needed: - One time clothing allowance including required uniforms and shoes up to a maximum of $150 per work activity - Job related safety equipment up to a maximum of $150 per work activity - Tools and equipment up to a maximum of $250 per calendar year b. The district will use the following approach to assist those participants who need transportation to and from an approved work activity site, including any applicable mileage reimbursement rate, and the method used by the district to arrive at that reimbursement rate. OTDA policy establishes a mileage reimbursement rate of no less than the IRS established rate for medical/moving purposes. In all instances, should the actual cost of transportation needed to participate in an assigned work activity exceed the reimbursement rate determined by the district, the district will reimburse for the actual costs based on reasonable documentation submitted by the work activity participant. Please check all that apply: Bus pass/token Gas card/voucher Mileage reimbursement at IRS Business rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 58 cents/mi) Mileage reimbursement at IRS Medical/Moving rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 20 cents/mi) Other mileage rate, (please explain methodology used to establish reimbursement rate): The Welfare Employment Representative will also provide the following as it determines appropriate (all requests are subject to the availability of funds and program approval): - reasonable and necessary car repairs to a maximum of $350. Such approval will be contingent upon the value and condition of the car - Car insurance up to 3 months with estimates provided from 2 insurance carriers or verification that the client is in jeopardy of losing their car insurance due to non-payment. NOTE: High risk drivers or excessive premiums will not be considered c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: Individuals are required to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transporation as long as it does not exceed 2 miles. Consideration is given to individuals with disabilities or young children and will not be required to walk. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: The district will work with individuals to assist in removing barriers to obtain and maintain employment, such as clothing, job skills training, transportation, child care, emergency housing, etc.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: All employable applicants are referred to either and OTDA JOBS staff or a Welfare Employment Representative to conduct a supervised job search. Individuals that may have non-recurring needs of assistance are referred to the appropriate case worker and one time Diversion payments of assistance may will be provided to applicants to assist them in order for an applicant starting or retaining employment and diverting them from the need to maintain employment. receive temporary assistance Childcare Employment related clothing Transportation - Bus passes and gas cards License and other work related fees Job related safety equipment Automobile repairs/towing Automobile Insurance Other payments on a case by case basis (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District‌ a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: The Welfare Childcare – not to exceed the state allowed rates Employment Representative will provide the following as needed: related clothing - One time clothing allowance including required uniforms and shoes up to a maximum of $150 per License and other work activity - related fees – up to $200 Job related safety equipment – up to a maximum of $150 per work activity - Tools and equipment 200 Automobile repairs/towing – up to $850 Automobile insurance – up to $500 Transportation – gas card or bus passes or the mileage reimbursement rate at the IRS established rate for medical/moving purposes Other payments and limits on a maximum of $250 per calendar yearcase by case basis (i.e. - Fingerprinting for background checks) b. The district will use the following approach to assist those participants who need transportation to and from an approved work activity site, including any applicable mileage reimbursement rate, and the method used by the district to arrive at that reimbursement rate. OTDA policy establishes a mileage reimbursement rate of no less than the IRS established rate for medical/moving purposes. In all instances, should the actual cost of transportation needed to participate in an assigned work activity exceed the reimbursement rate determined by the district, the district will reimburse for the actual costs based on reasonable documentation submitted by the work activity participant. Please check all that apply: Bus pass/token Gas card/voucher Mileage reimbursement at IRS Business rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 58 cents/mi) Mileage reimbursement at IRS Medical/Moving rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 20 cents/mi) Other mileage rate, (please explain methodology used to establish reimbursement rate): The Welfare Employment Representative Bus passes for the public transportation service will also provide the following as it determines appropriate (all requests are subject be provided to the availability of funds participant as needed. If the individual has transportation, and program approval): - reasonable and necessary car repairs gas cards are not the best mechanism, the mileage reimbursement rate is the IRS established medical/moving rate per ▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇. Gas cards are available to a maximum of $350. Such approval will be contingent upon the value and condition of the car - Car insurance up help an individual get to 3 months with estimates provided from 2 insurance carriers or verification that the client is in jeopardy of losing their car insurance due to non-payment. NOTE: High risk drivers or excessive premiums will not be consideredwork. c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: Individuals are required The maximum distance a client would be expected to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transporation as long as it does not exceed 2 is 1.5 miles. Consideration is given to individuals with disabilities or young children and will not be required to walk. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: The district public transportation has limited “dial a ride” available for those individuals not on the main transportation line. The maximum distance a client would be expected to walk is 1.5 miles. This is at most a 30 minute walk to access other transportation or directly to work. The WFDYB will provide accommodations on a case by case basis for any individuals with limitations who walk to work with individuals to assist in removing barriers to obtain and maintain employment, such as clothing, job skills training, transportation, child care, emergency housing, etcactivities.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: All employable applicants are referred to either and OTDA JOBS staff or a Welfare Employment Representative to conduct a supervised job search. Individuals that may have non-recurring needs of assistance are referred to the appropriate case worker and one time payments of assistance may be provided in order for an applicant to maintain employment. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)Section 4 Support Services Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District‌District a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: : 1. Monroe County has a Memorandum of understanding with Dress for Success to provide clothing. The Welfare Employment Representative agreement states The DFS will furnish clients with up to 3 appropriate outfits for job interview attire or for clients to begin or maintain employment. Under the MOU Dress for Success will also conduct one on one consultations and monthly dressing for success, grooming and appearance workshops. 2. MCDSS will provide participants with a Clothing Allowance in the following as needed: - One time clothing allowance including required uniforms and shoes up to a maximum amount of $150 per work activity - Job related safety equipment up when needed to secure or maintain employment or when essential for other assigned employment activities. 3. The district will assist participants in need of supplies and or books with a maximum allowance of $150 per work activity - Tools 500 when necessary to secure or maintain employment or for other assigned employment activities such as training. 4. MCDSS will assist participants in need of licensing or testing fees that are job specific and equipment up are necessary to secure or retain employment. The district will authorize a maximum allowance of $250 per calendar year300 for this purpose. 5. MCDSS will provide participants with a maximum allowance of $500 for the purchase of tools necessary to obtain, maintain, or resume employment b. The district will use the following approach to assist those participants who need transportation to and from an approved work activity site, including any applicable mileage reimbursement rate, and the method used by the district to arrive at that reimbursement rate. OTDA policy establishes a mileage reimbursement rate of no less than the IRS established rate for medical/moving purposes. In all instances, should the actual cost of transportation needed to participate in an assigned work activity exceed the reimbursement rate determined by the district, the district will reimburse for the actual costs based on reasonable documentation submitted by the work activity participant. Please check all that apply: Bus pass/token Gas card/voucher Mileage reimbursement at IRS Business rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 58 cents/mi) Mileage reimbursement at IRS Medical/Moving rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 20 cents/mi) Other mileage rate, (please explain methodology used to establish reimbursement rate): The Welfare Employment Representative will also provide MCDSS provides clients who reside within walking distance of public transportation a monthly unlimited ride bus pass in order to participate in work activities. Individuals who own a vehicle and who could potentially take advantage of public transportation but would prefer to use their vehicle are provided with a gas allowance in lieu of a bus pass in the following as it determines appropriate (all requests are subject to the availability equivalent dollar amount of funds and program approval): - reasonable and necessary car repairs to a maximum of $350. Such approval will be contingent upon the value and condition of the car - Car insurance up to 3 months with estimates provided from 2 insurance carriers or verification that the client is in jeopardy of losing their car insurance due to non-payment. NOTE: High risk drivers or excessive premiums will not be considered56 monthly bus pass c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: Individuals There are a limited number of Monroe County Temporary Assistance recipients with documented transportation hardships that prevent active participation. Persons claiming these hardships will be counseled and offered available transportation and relocation services. It is the district’s expectation that these individuals will make themselves available for employment programs. In accordance with OTDA policy MCDSS has established the maximum distance a non- exempt individual would be required to walk to participate in a work activity assignment or to access public transporation as long as it does not exceed 2 transportation is 2.0 miles. Consideration is given to individuals Individuals with disabilities or young children and will not be required to walkaccommodated. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: The district will work with MCDSS offers a single point of entry intake process for all programs. At intake MCDSS is able to provide the following supportive services for diversion of individuals to assist in removing barriers to obtain and maintain employmentfamilies at risk of needing public assistance: 1. Transportation (bus pass, such as clothing, job skills training, transportation, child care, emergency housing, etc.gas allowance) 2. Vehicle repair 3. Clothing/Uniforms

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: All employable Temporary Assistance Examiners explain to applicants and recipients that TA is a temporary program, and the goal for self-sufficiency. Clients are referred encouraged to either seek and OTDA JOBS staff or accept employment, and are informed of the benefits of employment, as well as the supportive and transitional benefits available if become employed. TA Examiners explore the eligibility for diversion payments when clients apply for assistance. Employment Counselors from OWD and Catholic Charities reinforce with clients that TA is a Welfare temporary program, and their employability plan is their plan toward employment and self-sufficiency. Employment Representative Counselors use the comparison chart to conduct a supervised job search. Individuals that may show clients the amount of income they would have non-recurring needs of assistance are referred when they go to work, the appropriate case worker and one time payments of assistance may benefits they could still be provided in order eligible for an applicant to maintain employment(transitional benefits) as well as EITC refunds. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District‌ a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: The Welfare Employment Representative will provide the following as needed: See attachment 2 - One time clothing allowance including required uniforms and shoes up to a maximum list of $150 per work activity - Job related safety equipment up to a maximum of $150 per work activity - Tools and equipment up to a maximum of $250 per calendar yearsupportive services b. The district will use the following approach to assist those participants who need transportation to and from an approved work activity site, including any applicable mileage reimbursement rate, and the method used by the district to arrive at that reimbursement rate. OTDA policy establishes a mileage reimbursement rate of no less than the IRS established rate for medical/moving purposes. In all instances, should the actual cost of transportation needed to participate in an assigned work activity exceed the reimbursement rate determined by the district, the district will reimburse for the actual costs based on reasonable documentation submitted by the work activity participant. Please check all that apply: Bus pass/token Gas card/voucher Mileage reimbursement at IRS Business rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 58 cents/mi) Mileage reimbursement at IRS Medical/Moving rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 20 cents/mi) Other mileage rate, (please explain methodology used to establish reimbursement rate): The Welfare Employment Representative will also provide the following as it determines appropriate (all requests are subject to the availability of funds and program approval): See attachments 3A, B - reasonable and necessary car repairs to a maximum of $350. Such approval will be contingent upon the value and condition of the car - Car insurance up to 3 months with estimates provided from 2 insurance carriers or verification that the client is in jeopardy of losing their car insurance due to non-payment. NOTE: High risk drivers or excessive premiums will not be consideredchart for calculating transportation /mileage c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: Individuals are required to walk to a work activity assignment One mile or to access public transporation as long as it does not exceed 2 miles. Consideration is given to individuals with disabilities or young children and will not be required to walkless one way. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: The district will work with individuals Applicants are screened for eligibility for diversion payments, transportation monies to assist in removing barriers cover travel to/from employment until the client received their next paycheck, referrals to obtain and maintain other agencies/organizations to ameliorate a short-term emergent need that would allow them to continue their employment. Clients are also screened for eligibility for other programs that may stretch their budget: SNAP, such as clothingDay Care, job skills training, transportation, child care, emergency housing, etcHEAP. Clients without medical coverage are referred to Certified Application Counselors to apply for health care coverage.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: All employable applicants are referred to either and OTDA JOBS staff or a Welfare Employment Representative to conduct a supervised job search. Individuals that may have non-recurring needs of assistance are referred to the appropriate case worker and one time payments of assistance may be provided in order for an applicant to maintain employment. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4)Temporary Assistance Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District‌ a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: The Welfare Employment Representative will provide Transportation is provided as needed using the following as neededmost cost effective mode to ensure that applicants/recipients attend orientation, assessment and work activities. This may include: - One time clothing Travel allowance including required uniforms and shoes up for work related activities – mileage reimbursement at IRS medical/moving rate, consistent with the information in item b. of this section. Purchase of bus tickets/ bus vouchers Van transportation Taxi cab Towing to a maximum of repair shop not to exceed $150 per work activity - Job related safety equipment up to a maximum of 200. for disabled motor vehicle $150 per work activity - Tools and equipment up to a maximum of $250 per calendar year50 fee for vehicle repair estimate b. The district will use the following approach to assist those participants who need transportation to and from an approved work activity site, including any applicable mileage reimbursement rate, and the method used by the district to arrive at that reimbursement rate. OTDA policy establishes a mileage reimbursement rate of no less than the IRS established rate for medical/moving purposes. In all instances, should the actual cost of transportation needed to participate in an assigned work activity exceed the reimbursement rate determined by the district, the district will reimburse for the actual costs based on reasonable documentation submitted by the work activity participant. Please check all that apply: Bus pass/token Gas card/voucher Mileage reimbursement at IRS Business rate, (effective 1/1/19 1/1/17 is 58 53.5 cents/mi) Mileage reimbursement at IRS Medical/Moving rate, (effective 1/1/19 1/1/17 is 20 .17 cents/mi) Other mileage rate, (please explain methodology used to establish reimbursement rate): The Welfare Employment Representative will also ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ County currently provides the necessary reimbursement to assure that the participants get to and from their work activity. We provide the following as it determines appropriate (all requests are subject bus vouchers and mileage reimbursement up to the availability of funds and program approval): - reasonable and necessary car repairs to a maximum of $350IRS medical/moving rates. Such approval Transportation assistance will be contingent upon the value and condition of the car - Car insurance provided up to 3 months with estimates provided from 2 insurance carriers or verification that the client is in jeopardy of losing their car insurance due to non-payment. NOTE: High risk drivers or excessive premiums will not be considered45 days after employment has been attained. c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: Individuals are required to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transporation as long as it does not exceed 2 miles. Consideration is given to individuals with disabilities or young children and will not be required to walk.: d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA temporary assistance to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: The district will work with individuals : 1. Fees related to assist in removing barriers employment and/or vocational certification. 2. Day care registration fees 3. Car seats, up to obtain and maintain $75 4. Bikes if viable transportation to employment, such up to $200. 5. Driver training to improve employability. 6. Uniforms and safety equipment as clothingrequired. 7. Appropriate clothing for job interviews, on the job skills trainingwhen required specifically by employer or worksite supervisor, transportationup to $200 8. Vehicle repairs up to $1,000 when costs do not exceed value of the vehicle. Vehicle must be titled to participant or other household member. 9. Towing to repair shop not to exceed $200 for disabled motor vehicle$150 10. Vehicle insurance up to $500 when costs do not exceed value of the vehicle. Vehicle must be titled to participant or other household member. 11. Vehicle registration fees to improve employability. 12. Equipment needed to start or perform a job, child care, emergency housing, etcup to $500.

Strategies for Reducing. the need for TA‌ District’s strategies for reducing the need for TA are described below: All employable applicants are referred to either and OTDA JOBS staff or a Welfare Employment Representative to conduct a supervised job search. Individuals that may have non-recurring needs of assistance are referred to the appropriate case worker and one time payments of assistance may be provided in order for an applicant to maintain employment. (Reference 18 NYCRR 385.4) Section 4.1 TA and Non-TA SNAP Applicants and Recipients in Work Activities Approved by the District‌ a. The social services district will provide childcare in accordance with the childcare section of the district’s Child and Family County Services Plan. The district will also provide for participants the following expenses which the district deems necessary for the individual to participate in orientation, assessment, employment planning, approved work activities and activities to restore self-sufficiency: The Welfare Employment Representative will provide the following as needed: - One time clothing allowance including required uniforms and shoes up to a maximum of $150 per work activity - Job related safety equipment up to a maximum of $150 per work activity - Tools and equipment up to a maximum of $250 per calendar yearyear -Transportation assistance as required and determined by the district b. The district will use the following approach to assist those participants who need transportation to and from an approved work activity site, including any applicable mileage reimbursement rate, and the method used by the district to arrive at that reimbursement rate. OTDA policy establishes a mileage reimbursement rate of no less than the IRS established rate for medical/moving purposes. In all instances, should the actual cost of transportation needed to participate in an assigned work activity exceed the reimbursement rate determined by the district, the district will reimburse for the actual costs based on reasonable documentation submitted by the work activity participant. Please check all that apply: Bus pass/token Gas card/voucher Mileage reimbursement at IRS Business rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 58 cents/mi) Mileage reimbursement at IRS Medical/Moving rate, (effective 1/1/19 is 20 cents/mi) Other mileage rate, (please explain methodology used to establish reimbursement rate): The Welfare Employment Representative will also provide the following as it determines appropriate (all requests are subject to the availability of funds and program approval): - reasonable and necessary car repairs to a maximum of $350. Such approval will be contingent upon the value and condition of the car - Car insurance up to 3 months with estimates provided from 2 insurance carriers or verification that the client is in jeopardy of losing their car insurance due to non-payment. NOTE: High risk drivers or excessive premiums will not be considered c. OTDA policy establishes a distance not to exceed 2 miles as the maximum distance that the district can require a participant to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transportation. The district’s policy states that an individual may be required to walk up to the distance described below each way to a work activity or to access public transportation: Individuals are required to walk to a work activity assignment or to access public transporation as long as it does not exceed 2 miles. Consideration is given to individuals with disabilities or young children and will not be required to walk. d. The district will provide the following services to assist individuals at risk of needing TA to improve their opportunities for employment or to maintain their employment: The district will work with individuals to assist in removing barriers to obtain and maintain employment, such as clothing, job skills training, transportation, child care, emergency housing, etc.