HS 2: INCREASE THE PROPORTION OF UTAHNS WHO ARE SELF-RELIANT

Support people in achieving self-reliance. Foster and encourage natural support systems within families and communities.

Other Information:

• Since FY1998, the overall amount of child support collected for families working with the Office of Recovery Services has increased from $79 million to $117 million—a 48% increase. This increase indicates that more money is being collected from non-custodial parents to support their children. • In FY2002, the Division of Aging and Adult Services provided in-home community based services enabling 2,651 elderly people to remain in their homes instead of moving to a nursing home—a 25% increase since FY2000. The Division of Services to People with Disabilities (DSPD) provided community services (family support and/or supported living services) to 2,073 people, up slightly from last year. • To assist Utahns to become self-reliant, the Departments of Human Services and Workforce Services strive to find employment opportunities for those they serve. In FY2002: < 39% (946 people) of those receiving services from DSPD were engaged in community integrated employment. Of these, 91% earn at or above minimum wage. < 19,660 job seekers who registered for work with Workforce Services during July-September 2001 were employed with a new employer by March 2002. • Workforce Services training and assistance result in increased earnings for a number of people: < 41% of those who completed training from April to June 2001 had increased earnings. < 34% of those who exited the system from April to June 2001, who received financial or food stamp assistance, had increased earnings. • Workforce Services provides workplace essential skills to job seekers through a number of programs, including GED/HS Completion services: < From October to December 2001, 653 customers (30% of those receiving Intensive Services) participated in GED/HS Completion services. Approximately one-third (31%) successfully completed their GED or high school diploma.

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