Since July 1995, over one million individuals have been finger imaged. In addition, all substance abusers are required to work as a part of treatment after a brief stabilization period. During this time, the participant is tracked for compliance. Also, substance abuse providers will be monitored during the treatment phase and evaluated on their ability to move their participants to self-sufficiency. These units ensure that participants have filed appropriate documents and attended interviews for SSI and Disability Benefits, and where appropriate, tracks enrollment and progress in treatment programs.
All individuals receiving benefits have their cases monitored and followed.
Workers are responsible for overseeing all aspects of an individual case and ensuring that participants move through required activities in compliance with program standards and regulations. This new approach provides contractors with additional incentives to help program participants regain their self-reliance. Welfare to Work Contracts Five contractors work with WEP participants for a four-month period. Job Center Contracts Job Center contractors work with applicants to secure employment for them in lieu of opening a public assistance case. The Job Center contractor engages each participant in four weeks of full time workshops and networking services.