The County of Fresno, on behalf of the Department of Social Services, requests proposals to provide a CalFresh Employment and Training (CFET) program to recipients of CalFresh and General Relief benefits. The program aims to provide a fast-paced, jobs-first approach with a goal of enrolling referred clients, completing an assessment, and placing them into an appropriate program component immediately. The contract was awarded to America Works of California, Inc. and Reading and Beyond. The scope of work includes providing employment and training services, including intake, assessment, and case management. The contract also includes requirements for documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting. Some key points about the contract include:
• The contract aims to provide a fast-paced, jobs-first approach to employment and training services.
• The program will serve recipients of CalFresh and General Relief benefits.
• The contract includes requirements for documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• The contract was awarded to two vendors: America Works of California, Inc. and Reading and Beyond.
• The scope of work includes providing employment and training services, including intake, assessment, and case management.