RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and accept Senior Service America, Inc. grant funding in an amount not to exceed $271,704 for the Senior Community Service Employment Program for the period July 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive an amount not to exceed $271,704. (100% Federal) (County match $35,250)
BACKGROUND:
The Senior Community Service Employment Program provides employment-related services to low income seniors with the most-in-need characteristics. Most-in-need characteristics include veteran status, homelessness or at risk of homelessness, disability, English as a second language, limited literacy, frailty, and low employment prospects. Program participants may be placed in subsidized employment while they gain the necessary training and skills to become "job ready" for unsubsidized placement.
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