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Reach Up Annual Report 2020 15 Reach Up Participants by Wage Range October 2018 through September 2019 Wage Percentage in Wage Range Average Number of Participants Under $10.78 per hour 13.7% 123 $10.78 - $10.99 per hour 4.3% 39 $11.00 - $11.99 per hour 15.0% 134 $12.00 - $12.99 per hour 11.9% 106 $13.00 - $13.99 per hour 8.8% 79 $14.00 - $14.99 per hour 5.9% 52 $15.00 per hour and over 12.3% 111 Unknown 27.7% 248 Average Participants Employed Per Month 896
Adults Participating in Training and Education Programs Some participants may take part in short-term training and education programs. Participants in Reach Up who need work experience may be placed in supported work experiences and community service placements where they do not earn wages. These participants are included in the table below:
Parents Participating in Training and Education Programs October 2018 through Sept 2019 Activity Type Average Number of Participants Work Experience 99 On-the-Job Training 0 Vocational Education 26 Job Skills Training 9 Education Related to Employment 8 Satisfactory School Attendance 28 Average Participants per Month: 170
Historic Caseloads When Vermont’s TANF reauthorization waiver expired on July 1, 2001, the state was required to comply with TANF reauthorization regulations. At that time, there were 5,500 families on assistance. Data in the following chart represents the average monthly number of families for each state fiscal year. Caseload increases between state fiscal years 2007 and 2013 reflect the national economic recession at that time. Since 2013, caseloads have steadily declined each year. This is likely due to improved economic conditions and the work of our case managers to support parents with their Family Development Plans. A small portion of the decline can also be attributed to families who left Reach Up after time limits were implemented in May 2014. Despite the trend in declining caseloads over the last few years, it is expected that this decrease will level off and start to increase again in the next few years.