One of the greatest challenges facing local districts today is helping safety net clients with multiple barriers to self-sufficiency. In particular, the need exists for programs targeted to clients with mental and/or physical disabilities, whose situation is not severe enough to qualify for SSI, yet who still have problems in achieving self-sufficiency.
Recognizing this, the SFY 00-01 Enacted Budget provides $800,000 in State funds for services and expenses related to innovative programs targeted to federally non-participating (FNP) safety net recipients who are unable to obtain or retain employment due to mental and/or physical disability.
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