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County reports rising GA and SNAP caseloads; workforce board reports recent training placements
Summary
Cape May County WFNJ and Workforce Development updates at the Feb. 5 HSAC meeting showed increasing General Assistance (GA) and SNAP caseloads (SNAP up 23% since 2020), a steady TANF caseload, and recent workforce placements: three on‑the‑job training placements and 17 adults starting WIOA training grants, including CDL and CNA programs.
Cape May County officials reported a sustained increase in General Assistance caseloads and a continued rise in SNAP recipients, while TANF caseloads remained steady, HSAC members were told.
Those trends matter for local workforce and human services planning because caseload changes affect program demand and staffing needs across county services.
Donna Groome, reporting for the WFNJ‑WTW committee, said the number of GA cases has been steadily increasing over the…
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