Customer cooperation is achieved during the interview. Requirements, expectations, and personal responsibilities are established. Job referrals and job search counseling are provided. The importance of paternity establishment is explained. The importance of fostering a relationship between the absent parent and the child is emphasized.
Financial stability is provided through regular support payments.
Clients are empowered to achieve independence. The interdisciplinary team approach affords more effective monitoring and more intensive and effective case management. The purpose of this program is to establish ongoing financial support through locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, and obtaining and enforcing court ordered child support. Whereas this service is provided at no charge to Temporary Cash Assistance clients, anyone not receiving cash assistance may obtain this service for a small fee. DNA testing is used as necessary.