Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
Section I: The Austin/Travis County Welfare-to-Work Coalition
The Coalition Structure
The Continuum of Service Approach
Welfare-to-Work Grants
Section II: Economic Polarization in Austin/Travis County
Opportunities for Employers and the Community
Section III: Austin/Travis County Population Description
Section IV: The Welfare-to-Work Self-Sufficiency Model
Section V: Population Characteristics and Needs
Welfare-to-Work Needs Matrices
Workforce Development
Supportive Services
Substinence Requirements
Section VI: Challenges, Strategies and Action Plans
Workforce Development
Job Placement
Job Training
Literacy
Education
English as a Second Language
Post Job Placement
Supportive Services
Early Education & Care
Transportation
Mental Health / Substance Abuse
Case Management / Mentoring
Subsistence Requirements
Housing & Shelter
Food
Basic Needs / Emergency Cash Assistance
Health Care
Special Needs
Community Involvement / Fund Development
Participant Involvement
Welfare-to-Work Planning Matrix
Workforce Development
Job Placement
Job Training
Literacy
Education
English as a Second Language
Post Job Placement
Supportive Services
Early Education & Care
Transportation
Mental Health / Substance Abuse
Case Management / Mentoring
Subsistence Requirements
Housing & Shelter
Food
Basic Needs / Emergency Cash Assistance
Health Care
Special Needs
Community Involvement / Fund Development
Participant Involvement
VII. Next Steps
Appendix
Welfare-to-Work Assessment Process Flow Chart
Welfare-to-Work Coalition Members
Welfare-to-Work Designated Employers
Texas CHOICES Program Summary (TWC)
Texas Works Program Summary (TDHS)
Glossary of Terms
Notes
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