Effective: May 10, 2006
Background:
The Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 was enacted to consolidate, coordinate, and
improve employment, training, literacy, and vocational rehabilitation programs
in the United States. Sections 101(46)
and 134(e)(2) and (3) of the Act defines supportive services for Adults and
Dislocated Workers to include services that are necessary to enable an
individual to participate in activities authorized under WIA title I. These supportive services may include
transportation, child care, dependent care, housing and needs-related
payments. Sections 663.815, 663.820.
663.825, 663.830, and 663.840 address the criteria for issuing needs-related
payments.
Policy: Oswego County and the Career Connection can provide supportive services to eligible customers enrolled in Pre-Vocational or Training Services or to enable an individual to accept or retain employment. This provision is contingent upon following the established protocols and subject to the availability of funds.