Supportive Services Supportive services may be provided adult and dislocated worker who are participating in WIOA services and are unable to obtain supportive services through other programs. WIOA regulations encourage the use of supportive services to enable participants to successfully complete individual service plans. In the absence of alternative resources, supportive service payment may be made to address the financial needs of a participant. General Policy: • Adult and dislocated workers who fall below the LAI self-Sufficiency Guidelines o (125% of the Poverty Guidelines) will be eligible for childcare and basic allowance. The entire family income will be considered. Financial participant’s Status will be reviewed at enrollment and prior to each semester to ensure the in are receiving supportive services. The Income Test Worksheet “most need” and required documentation must be completed on a semester basis. Training Feasibility Assessments should be completed for all customers o attending school. Participants who are not eligible for childcare and basic allowance may be o eligible for emergency payment and transportation allowance which, if not addressed would prevent the participant from successfully completing the WIOA service plan. Participants must maintain a full-time and acceptable grade/attendance status o to receive any supportive services (no online or self-guided courses). All exceptions to LAI spending limits must be submitted to the AAO for approval o prior to the start of the service being requested. The Employment Specialist must provide ample documentation and justification for the exception. Timesheets will be used to track the attendance of each client. If the time sheet o indicates that the participant is not attending school regularly all supportive
Supportive Services Supportive services may be provided adult and dislocated worker who are participating in WIOA services and are unable to obtain supportive services through other programs. WIOA regulations encourage the use of supportive services to enable participants to successfully complete individual service plans. In the absence of alternative resources, supportive service payment may be made to address the financial needs of a participant. • General Policy: o Adult and dislocated workers who fall below the LAI self-Sufficiency Guidelines (125% of the Poverty Guidelines) will be eligible for childcare and basic allowance. The participant’s entire family income will be considered. Financial Status will be reviewed at enrollment and prior to each semester to ensure the “most in need” are receiving supportive services. The Income Test Worksheet and required documentation must be completed on a semester basis. o Training Feasibility Assessments should be completed for all customers attending school. o Participants who are not eligible for childcare and basic allowance may be eligible for emergency payment and transportation allowance which, if not addressed would prevent the participant from successfully completing the WIOA service plan. o Participants must maintain a full-time and acceptable grade/attendance status to receive any supportive services (no online or self-guided courses). o All exceptions to LAI spending limits must be submitted to the AAO for approval prior to the start of the service being requested. The Employment Specialist must provide ample documentation and justification for the exception. o Timesheets will be used to track the attendance of each client. If the time sheet indicates that the participant is not attending school regularly all supportive