07/06/2021
DSS Funds Available to Remove Employment Barriers - See links in post.
Kent County DHHS has some funding available for families (child under 18 or pregnant group member) to help them remove barriers to self-sufficiency. The funding source is called Direct Support Services (DSS) and can be requested by completing the appropriate below form and submitting it to
[email protected]
- Direct Support Services Request:https://mcusercontent.com/5820f9abad16483df9742fa91/files/696a0756-9fa7-a231-2d29-b4e333073b75/DSS_Funds_002_.pdf
- Vehicle Repair Information: https://mcusercontent.com/5820f9abad16483df9742fa91/files/9b7e48a4-fb09-b24a-4eef-ad17cfdd19f5/Vehicle_Repair_Information.pdf
- Vehicle Purchase Information:https://mcusercontent.com/5820f9abad16483df9742fa91/files/efa9c175-998f-3abd-0323-d2ec6b6a8a7c/Vehicle_Purchase_Information.pdf
DSS funding may cover the following needs:
- Child care for participation in the PATH program
- Medical exams for pre-employment or training
- Dental services to overcome barriers to employment or training
- Relocation assistance if new job is beyond - commuting distance (2 hours/day)
- Transportation costs – bus tickets, allowance, mileage reimbursement) for PATH or employment
- Vehicle repair for employment
- Vehicle purchase for employment
- Other one-time work-related expenses (license fees, trade certification, purchase of professional tools, license plates, vehicle insurance, etc.)
