RFB-2249 - Temporary Assistance Applicant Diversion & Pathways to Employment Program

The County of Chemung, New York Department of Social Services (hereafter referred to as CCDSS) is currently seeking proposals from qualified agencies (hereafter referred to as APPLICANT) interested in providing Temporary Assistance Applicant Diversion and Pathways to Employment Services for a three year term; contract term shall begin with the start of the contract year, January 1, 2021, and expire December 31, 2023.  The agreement may be extended for up to two (2) additional one (10 year terms.

The target population to be served is Temporary Assistance applicants and recipients 16 years of age and older.  The number of applicants and recipients referred monthly averages between 350-440 individuals.  The APPLICANT will need to be trained in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Safety Net- Maintenance of Effort (SN-MOE), Safety Net - Non-Maintenance of Effor (SN- Non MOE), Supplemental Nutrition assistance Program (SNAP) employment requirements, and SNAP Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) requirements.