SOCIAL SERVICES DESCRIPTION The Department of Social Services administers a variety of federal and local financial assistance and human services programs. The Department’s services are categorized into five broad service areas: Financial Services, Employment Services, Foster Care Services, Child/Adult Prevention/Protection Services, and Community Corrections. FY 2020 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Exceeded the 97% processing standard for expedited and non-expedited SNAP and TANF program applications.
Maintained a 97% timely processing standard for Medicaid renewals despite a caseload increase of over 3,000 program participants due to Medicaid expansion.
Collaborated with outside resources to assist the community with back to school and Holiday assistance which included school supplies, food, and clothing for families in need.
FY 2021 OBJECTIVES
To process benefit applications in a timely manner in accordance with State standards. (Leisure, Health, and Wellness)
To continue the focus on preventative measures to decrease the number of children entering into foster care. (Leisure, Health, and Wellness)
To host employment fairs, and assist existing and new businesses by providing recruitment space and a pool of qualified applicants. (Expanded Economic Development)
STATISTICS/PERFORMANCE MEASURES Persons/Households receiving SNAP Persons/Households receiving TANF Households receiving Medicaid Children in Foster Care Visitors at Workforce Development Ctr. Persons in Community Corrections Program Average Length of Supervision time
FY 19 Actual 10,306 622 12,312 37 15,201 585 240 days
FY 20 Projected 11,000 525 13,000 45 15,500 595 265 days
FY 21 Estimate 11,100 425 13,200 40 16,000 610 285 days
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