Clone of OLGT 2021-81: TAFDC – Full Engagement Worker and Self Sufficiency Specialist Return to In-Person Services

The Department remains committed to assisting all families receiving TAFDC benefits in achieving their economic mobility goals by expanding access to information on available employment and training resources, and opportunities for families to engage with the services provided through DTA’s Pathways to Work Programs.

Accessibility to local office Full Engagement Workers (FEWs) and Self- Sufficiency Specialists (SSSs) is key in supporting this effort and increasing opportunities for families to engage. As the Department resumes some in- person services, it is important for families to be able to communicate with staff in the service delivery models that best suit their needs.

DTA is expanding access to Pathways to Work services by continuing to provide the flexibility to conduct engagement and work program activities such as Orientations, goal setting and ongoing program participation telephonically and virtually, while also resuming co-location of FEWs and SSSs in a community-based model to meet the needs of clients who are best supported through in-person services.