The program continues through the first weeks of work. Through a collaboration with the local Community Action Program, the Lake County DFC meets the transportation needs of individuals and families. In a contractual partnership, the local Community Action Program provides on-demand transportation. This enables clients to attain self-sufficiency by providing rides to work, interviews, and training. This system provides access to residents outside the urban area.
Service is door to door and special needs assistance is available.
The TAC monitors transportation needs, coordinates services for efficient use, and assists in grant writing to secure moneys for transportation needs. The client will be responsible for a portion of the price and also will be required to volunteer time to community service programs for one year. This will be a joint endeavor in conjunction with a local auto dealership in Martinsville and Mooresville, as well as the Foster Foundation. The local Perry County DFC office is collaborating with neighboring counties to develop a carpool network for clients needing to go outside of the county to seek employment. This grant also has been proposed for use by clients who have transportation but lack funds to obtain insurance and excise taxes.