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CalFresh Employment & Training: Workforce Partnerships and
Collaboration in PracticeMeeting of the Minds
Monterey, CA
September 3-5, 2019
Welcome!
• S a r a h Tu r n e r C A D e p a r t m e n t o f S o c i a l S e r v i c e s
• M a r i b e l G a l l e g o s S a n D i e g o C o u n t y, H H S A
• A n d r e w P i c a r d S a n D i e g o W o r k f o r c e P a r t n e r s h i p
• Ta n y a G a r b o l i n o F r e s h S u c c e s s , F C C C
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Program Overview: What is CalFresh E&T?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) is administered in California as CalFresh. Employment and Training, or E&T, is the workforce development arm of the CalFresh program.
Every State must offer its version of SNAP E&T, in California, the program is optional for counties. Counties are not only given the option to participate, but they are also given the flexibility to design programs to meet the needs of their local populations and economies.
Programs can consist of any number of allowable E&T components, target populations, service models, and funding sources. Let’s take a look at these program elements.
Program Overview: CalFresh E&T Components
▪ Supervised Job Search
▪Work Experience
▪Workfare
▪On-the-Job Training (OJT)
▪ Subsidized Employment
▪ Self-Employment Training
▪ Education
▪ Job Retention
Program Overview: Who is Eligible for CalFresh E&T?
• Eligibility for CalFresh E&T is determined by the county. A participant is eligible for CalFresh E&T if they meet both of these requirements:
• Is an active CalFresh recipient• Eligibility must be verified for each month of participation. In other words, you must be an
active CalFresh recipient in order to receive services through CalFresh E&T
• Is not actively receiving CalWORKs (also referred to as non-assistance CalFresh)
Program Overview: Target Population
CalFresh E&T
• Counties are given the flexibility to design their E&T programs to meet the needs of their local populations and economies. Some examples of target populations are:
Program Overview: Program Partnerships
• Participants may receive services from a number of different workforce partners, including:
EmployersCommunity-
Based Organizations
Community & Technical Colleges
WIOA Service Providers
Workforce Development
Boards
County Welfare
Departments
Program Overview: Program Funding
100% Federal Funding
Administrative
50% Reimbursements
Supportive Services
Administrative
Program Overview: Service Delivery Methods
Services Offered Directly by the County
•County staff provide E&T services directly to CalFresh recipients.
•May use 100% funds and/or seek 50% reimbursement for the cost of offering E&T services directly.
Services Offered by a Contracted Partner
•The county contacts with a local organization to provide all or a portion of E&T services to CalFresh recipients on behalf of the county.
•Counties may dedicate 100% funds and/or seek reimbursement for the expense of contracting with the organization to provide E&T services.
Services Offered by a Third-Party Partner
•A third-party partner is defined as a local organization that has entered into an agreement with the county to provide E&T services to CalFresh recipients on behalf of the county.
•A third-party partner dedicates their own non-federal funding to the provision of E&T services and may seek 50% reimbursement for the expense of providing those E&T services.
REMEMBER! 50% reimbursement is only available for costs paid using non-federal funds.
Outcome ReportingCalFresh E&T National Outcome Metrics Report
▪ Social Security Number (SSN)
▪ County Indicator
▪ Date of Birth (DOB)
▪ Male or Female
▪ E&T Component
▪ Component Start Date
▪ Component End Date
▪ Date of Program Completion
▪ ABAWD Status
▪ HSD or GED Prior
▪ English as a Second Language (ESL)
▪ Voluntary Status
2020 E&T Counties
1. Alameda
2. Butte
3. Contra Costa
4. Fresno
5. Humboldt
6. Kern
7. Kings
8. Lassen
9. Los Angeles
10. Madera
11. Marin
12. Mendocino
13. Monterey
14. Napa
15. Orange
16. Placer
17. Riverside
18. Sacramento
19. San Benito
20. San Bernardino
21. San Diego
22. San Francisco
23. San Joaquin
24. San Luis Obispo
25. San Mateo
26. Santa Barbara
27. Santa Clara
28. Santa Cruz
29. Shasta
30. Solano
31. Sonoma
32. Stanislaus
33. Trinity
34. Tulare
35. Tuolumne
36. Ventura
37. Yolo
Map Key
Existing
E&T
Counties
Counties
Added in
FFY 2020
Participant Profile: Miguel
• Returning Citizen – formally incarcerated for drug related charges
• Single Father, Seeking Custody – working towards a better life so that he can provide for his 2 year old son, Javier
• Non-assistance CalFresh – as an able bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD)
• Completed Employability Assessment – requires assistance with transportation, suggested enrollment in soft skills development and interested in a culinary career
Collaboration In PracticeCo-Enrollment: Miguel
• Enrolls in CalFresh E&T and is: • Referred to AJCC to enroll in WIOA—assists with soft skills development,
allowable E&T activity
• Referred to Adult Education Program—enrolls Miguel in culinary apprenticeship program, allowable E&T activity
• CalFresh E&T supports co-enrollment by:• Providing fiscal support to third party partners
• Providing Miguel with supportive services while participating in program
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGOCALFRESH EMPLOYMENT
AND TRAINING
September 4, 2019
SAN DIEGO’S E&T PROGRAM
COMPONENTS OFFERED
▪ Unsupervised Job Search
▪ Workfare
▪ Education (Fresh Success – implemented 10/2017 @
Southwestern College)
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
▪ Transportation
▪ Referral to resources
San Diego County’s E&T Program is Voluntary
SAN DIEGO’S E&T PROGRAM
REGISTRATION AND REFERRAL
▪ Eligibility Workers register all non-exempt CalFresh
recipients for E&T
▪ CF recipients who are part of the target population (CF/GR
Employable) or those who choose to volunteer are referred
to the E&T Social Worker (SW) for Orientation and
Assessment
SAN DIEGO’S E&T PROGRAM: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE E&T SW
▪ The E&T SW provides an orientation that outlines the primary components of the
E&T Program as well as participation requirements, including:
▪ The benefits of participation
▪ Types of worksites
▪ Transportation and referrals to resources
▪ Non-compliance
▪ Assignment to components and required forms
▪ Success stories
▪ Monitoring participant completion of assigned components
CALFRESH E&T EXPANSION
▪ The County of San Diego interest to expand the E&T
program began in 2015.
▪ A Request for Information (RFI) was posted February
2016
▪ After review, San Diego Workforce Partnership
(SDWP) was selected
PARTNERSHIP
▪ Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
▪ System Data Agreement for CalWIN access
▪ CalFresh E&T Policy and Procedures outlining the purpose of the
program and roles and responsibilities of both parties
COMMITMENT TO:
▪ Provide training to SDWP staff:
▪ CalFresh Terminology
▪ ABAWD/E&T
▪ Participant Tracking
▪ Data for Required Reports (STAT 47, Annual Report)
GOALS FOR THE FUTURE
Expand the program to ensure all San Diego
County E&T participants have an opportunity to
gain the skills and experience needed to
Live Well and Thrive
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THANK YOU
Contact:
Maribel Gallegos
CalFresh Program Manager
(619) 338-2963
CalFresh Employment &Training (E&T)Program Overview
Andrew Picard
Vice President of Operations
sdworkforce #thisisworkforce workforce.org
•We are EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
•Shared Customer
•Partnerships
•Pilot project perspective
Why are Workforce Boards Important?
sdworkforce #thisisworkforce workforce.org
•Used WIOA Customized Training as a model
•Cohorts-strategy for moving multiple people through activities
•Created Policy and Procedures
•Tested model with collaborative, flexible partners
• Iterate, iterate, iterate
Operationalizing CalFresh E&T
sdworkforce #thisisworkforce workforce.org
• 65% justice-involved participants
• 29% immigrant and English language learner participants
• “ I decided I would no longer enter the [criminal justice] system again. The CalFresh E&T Program was my chance to get back on my feet. I learned so much here in the kitchen, but most of all, I learned discipline and self-respect. Thanks to the program, I am proud to say I am an employed cook.”
• —Jesus Campos, participant
Focus on Special Populations
sdworkforce #thisisworkforce workforce.org
CalFresh enrollment must be confirmed in CalWIN 5 days prior to the start of training, and every month to be eligible for reimbursement of training services and materials.
Following information is required:
• First and Last Name
• Date of birth
• Social security number
• Identifies with a disability
• ELL status
• GED/Diploma status
• ABAWD Status (SDWP)
Key Lessons: Participant Eligibility
sdworkforce #thisisworkforce workforce.org
ALL invoices must have:
• A unique invoice number, billing Address, invoice date
• Description of services/costs to be reimbursed that meet deliverables Amount due
• Supporting documentation of all costs incurred (receipts, invoices, etc.)
• General ledger for the invoicing period showing separate tracking of CFET funds (both costs and revenues)
• Participant Tracking Log
Key Lessons: Invoicing and Supporting Documentation
sdworkforce #thisisworkforce workforce.org
Project to Date Outcomes
• 8 cohorts-92 people served
• 47 participants employed
• 69 credential attainments
• $12.25 average wage (+tips)
Tanya Garbolino
Manager, Fresh Success
Foundation for California Community Colleges
Partnering with Fresh Success
What is Fresh Success?
• Operated by the Foundation for California Community Colleges
• Supports colleges, adult education providers, and community-based organizations in starting and operating third-party CalFresh Employment & Training programs
• Coordinated with County CalFresh agencies
How is Fresh Success funded?
• Funded through E&T 50:50 funds
• Uses Provider funding for non-federal share
• All finances handled through the Foundation
USDA Food and
Nutrition Service
California Department of Social Services
Foundation for CCCs
Fresh Success Providers
What is the Foundation’s role?
• Engage potential new Fresh Success providers
• Prepare and submit detailed annual plan for approval
• Contract directly with providers
• Offer tools, training, and technical assistance
• Facilitate partnership between the provider and county
• Act as a liaison with state and federal E&T agencies
• Conduct program and fiscal reviews
What services are offered through Fresh Success?
• Community college-based education programs
• Basic Skills
• English Language Learning
• High School Equivalency
• Career Technical Education
Southwestern College
• San Diego County’s first community college E&T partner
• Offers Education component for 100-130 participants annually
• Supportive services include textbooks, course supplies, transportation, testing fees, emergency housing
What services are offered through Fresh Success?
• Community-based organization programs
• Job Search Training
• Vocational Training
• On-the-Job Training
• Work Experience
• Job Retention
What role can workforce boards play?
• Encourage county welfare department to partner
• Recommend potential Fresh Success providers
• Participate in provider recruitment process
• Partner to ensure coordination of services
Alameda
Alpine
Butte
Colusa
ContraCosta
Del
Norte
El Dorado
Glenn
Humboldt
Imperial
Inyo
Kern
Lake
Lassen
Los Angeles
Madera
Marin
Mariposa
Mendocino
Modoc
Mono
Napa
Placer
Plumas
Riverside
Sacra-mento
San Bernardino
San Diego
San Francisco
SanJoaquin
San Luis Obispo
San Mateo
Santa Barbara
Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
Shasta
Siskiyou
Solano
Sonoma
Tehama
Trinity
Tulare
Tuolumne
Ventura
Yolo
Monterey
San Benito
Merced
Sierra
Kings
Fresh Success County Partners
Fresh Success Partner
E&T County not currently partnering with Fresh
Success
County does not offer E&T
Community College Partner(s)
For more information
Tanya Garbolino
Manager, Fresh Success
T: 916.491.4477
Courtney Cagle
Senior Specialist, Fresh Success
T: 916.491.4468
www.foundationccc.org/freshsuccess
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