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The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) in the Department of Transportation has joined the TANF collaborative team, and has assisted to develop a statewide transportation system plan for TANF, using vans and other vehicle sources.

Involvement of Community, Education, Business, Religious, Local Government and Non-Profit Organizations to Provide Work

Every sector has been actively involved in the development of Delaware's TANF program and continues to be involved.

A TANF Employer Committee, consisting of representatives of both the public and private sector, assists in placing welfare recipients in unsubsidized jobs and provides advice on direction, policy, and implementation of welfare-to-work efforts. This committee was established through HB 251.

To further promote employer interest in hiring TANF recipients, the Departments of Labor and Economic Development meet with members of the business community at regularly scheduled events like monthly Chamber of Commerce meetings and at special events.

The Social Services Advisory Council was established by executive order. The Governor appoints council members to advise the directors of both the Division of Social Services (DSS) and the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) on matters related to public assistance and child support services. Council members represent local governments, the community, advocates, non-profit providers, educators, and interested citizens.

DSS and DCSS management regularly meet with the Social Services Advisory Council to discuss TANF and other social services and child support programs.

Role of Public and Private Contractors in Delivery of Services

Delaware has contracted with private for-profit and non-profit providers and the local community college network to provide job readiness, job placement, and retention services to welfare clients since 1986. These contractual arrangements continue under TANF. Contractors include community and faith- based social services agencies and organizations offering specialized services.

A number of community providers across the state provide academic remediation to TANF recipients.

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