§ 40-6.4-4 - Program voluntary – Elements of program. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 40-6.4-4

   § 40-6.4-4  Program voluntary –Elements of program. – The program shall serve both those AFDC recipients and people with disabilitieswho are ready to work and those who are potentially able to work given adequatesupport and job readiness training. Participation in the program shall bestrictly voluntary in all respects. The demonstration program shall include thefollowing elements:

   (1) Provisions for referral and outreach, which will ensurethe participation of those who are ready to work and those who require jobreadiness training;

   (2) Utilization of the current system of supportive services,such as job readiness training, child care, transportation, and transitionalmedical benefits, provided through the department of human services or otherapplicable provider agencies; and

   (3) An evaluation component to provide accountability andreplicability, to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of the supported workgrant diversion model, and to enable comparison with other work models.