The council is supported by grants and services from local governments and receives matching funds under several federal programs. JTPA is funded by the Department of Labor and administered through the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Through a co-operative intergovernmental agreement, these counties and their respective municipal governments share in the cost to hire competent grant writers and administrators. Provides direct services to low and moderate income clients as well as clients looking for employment and housing. Offers support, guidance and references in order to help individuals move from welfare to self-sufficiency.
Helps coordinate the services of other agencies.
It is involved in research and planning for the physical, social and economic development. Provides beds, household items and bus tokens to get back and forth to work. This is a council comprised of representatives from Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler Counties, and the city of Quincy, with representatives of local government and citizens. Emergency shelter and meals, rent and utility assistance, federal food commodities, personal hygiene items, clothing, furniture, housewares and scholarships are provided. These services are based on income eligibility.