Council approves amendment clarifying TANF and WIOA funding for youth CCMEP providers
October 31, 2024 | Cuyahoga County, Ohio
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Marcos Cortez of the Department of Health and Human Services explained the amendment clarifies funding and payment roles after Ohio Means Jobs transitioned to a nonprofit in July. Cortez said the CCMEP program serves two groups—students in school and out-of-school youth—and uses two funding streams: TANF (county-funded) and WIOA (handled by the workforce board). Under the revised invoicing mechanism, providers send full invoices to the workforce board, which pays the WIOA portion; the workforce board forwards the TANF portion to Cuyahoga Jobs and Family Services for monthly payment.
Laura Chalker of the workforce board reported program outcomes for the year ending June 30: 748 youth served, 292 in work experience, 345 employed, and 388 provided occupational skills training. She said participants are followed for 12 months after program exit; exits typically occur when participants enroll in postsecondary education or obtain employment. Committee members pressed for stronger long-term outcome tracking beyond 12 months; staff said that follow-up systems are being improved and that the county will issue an RFP next year to select providers under the new structure.
Committee members approved a motion to move the substitute for second reading suspension; staff noted the amended contracts adjust year-two budgets and that a new RFP will be issued for future procurement.
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