Macon County DSS - Work First County Plan 2012 - 2014

Macon County will continue to incorporate Family Centered Practices in the daily involvement with Work First Families. This is achieved with Family Centered Practice, System of Care and Multiple Response System which has been Macon County’s philosophy for many years. Each Work First applicant / recipient, as well as our Child Protective Services and Foster Care recipients are treated with respect. HR/Life Coach is trained to give each person a chance to be heard and gives us the opportunity to evaluate strengths, so as to better achieve their career choices, leading to long term employment and short term Work First.

We realize that each family has different needs and strengths; this realization helps the agency withhold unfair judgment. Our recipients are encouraged to work within their abilities according to their specific needs.

Macon County will comply with the American with Disabilities Act and provide Interpreter services in any language, as we have a full time employee on site who speaks Spanish/English fluently and interpreter phones are available for any language at each employee’s disposal.

Macon County complies with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and abides by all requirements pursuant to the regulations issued in accordance to that Title.
Public Comment The public review process included the plan being posted at the following locations from August 26, 2011 through September 9, 2011:    

Macon County Public Library

Employment Security Commission

County Manager’s Office

Department of Social Services

Public notices of how to obtain and comment on the plan were announced in the Franklin Press, the Highlander, the Macon County News, and on WFSC/WNCC in Franklin and WHLC in Highlands. Review of the Plan and comments have been obtained informally from community leaders, concerned citizens and a former welfare recipient. The local planning committee members assisted in obtaining comments and will continue to meet on a regular basis to assist in implementing and revising the Plan when needed.


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