7 Coordination, 2605(b)(4) - Assurance 4

7.1 Describe how you will ensure that the LIHEAP program is coordinated with other programs available to low-income households (TANF, SSI, WAP, etc.). Joint application for multiple programs (indicate programs included) Intake referrals to/from other programs (indicate programs included) CalWORKs (TANF), CalFresh (SNAP), DOE, SSI, CARE, Affordable Housing/Section 8, Homeless Shelter, Mental Health Housing, Mental Health Programs/Services, Head Start, Charter Schools, Child Development Centers and State Preschools, After-School Programs, Food Bank, WIC or Nutrition Programs (e.g., Meals on Wheels, Senior Food Delivery, etc.), Employment Training, One Stop Center, Computer Training Programs, Computer Access, Youth Job Training, Youth Crisis Services, Family Counseling, Parenting Classes, Covered California, Tax Services (VITA), Court Appointed Special, Transportation Services, Workforce Development, Income Management/Asset Building Classes, Foster Youth, Lifeline, Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP), Family Resource Centers, 211, Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH), Richard Heath & Associates (RHA) Weatherization Program, Veterans Programs, Health Services, Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), Portable Battery Program, USDA Commodities and other Food Programs, CDBG Funded Utility Assistance, Lead Abatement, Public Access Television Program Members, Homelessness Prevention System, Housing Assistance, Water Rate Assistance Program, Rural Development Rehab Program, Fall Prevention Program One - stop intake centers Other - Describe: CSD and Local Service Providers coordinate activities with similar and related programs administered by the federal, state, and the public and private sector, particularly low-income energy conservation programs. CSD works with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the state’s investor owned utility companies to develop strategies to leverage and coordinate our mutual resources to benefit low-income households in the state. Local Service Providers refer potentially eligible applicants, including heating and cooling and crisis applicants, to the weatherization program, California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE), Reduced Rate Programs (RRP), and other energy or conservation programs. This referral is accomplished through interagency agreements, communications with pertinent agencies, one-stop centers, utility companies, and public/private partnerships. Local Service Providers provide assistance in coordinating the payment of clients’ utility bills with the appropriate energy vendor or utility company. CSD administers a state funded Low-Income Weatherization (LIWP) program that offers weatherization and renewable energy services to low-income households. CSD is working on policies to prevent duplication. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.