Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Council Approved Budget to Accept and Appropriate the Employment for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Participants Grant (BEN-19-024-03 Renewal #2)
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The Employment for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Participants Grant provides funds to the Hampton Department of Social Services to provide services to coordinate, give information and work with TANF individuals and citizens from the City of Hampton with income below 200% FPL (Federal Poverty Limit) to secure the skills, services, planning and education needed to obtain and sustain employment with a career pathway and thrive as a viable citizen in the City of Hampton. The Hampton Department of Social Services will implement this initiative, with the TANF Assessment and Planning Team. A team that proposes a service delivery approach that will address the need to integrate services and disciplines throughout the community, to assess and address barriers to economic stability and mobility, so the number of households at or below the poverty line will be reduced.
Discussion:
This grant award will help support the employment for families and individuals by funding the salary and fringe benefits cost of one (1) permanent full-time (PFT) case manager. As well as provide the cost for supportive services for employment sustainability. The City of Hampton has historically provided a cash match for this grant. The Employment for TANF Participants case manager position adheres to the City's Human Resources employment policies and performance evaluation process.
Impact:
The City has been awarded $144,588.33 in Federal grant funds. The required local cash match of $16,065.37 covers the remaining portion of the operating costs and is budgeted in Social Services' operating budget for a total grant award of $160,653.70.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve.
Body
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of So...
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