Narrative: e. 4. A.

As a non-significant MSFW state, the local One-Stop Centers cooperate and work closely with MET, Inc., and has developed a MOU for the coordinated provision of services. The coordinated services will focus upon:

• Coordinated outreach to MSFWs,
• Properly identifying MSFWs,
• Assessments of needs,
• Coordinated individual service plans designed to leverage funds from each program,
• Co-enrollment when appropriate and advantageous,
• Coordination and referrals to supportive services.

SWA staff and the SMA will maintain contact with the Migrant Education Program (MEP) to promote the program for the children of migrant parents (whether MSFWs or non-agricultural migrants) and to promote One-Stop services to the parents of MEP students and youths in the program. Likewise, the MEP operators may refer people to the One-Stop Centers.

The SMA has made contact with the Catholic Charities Louisiana Office for Refugees (LOR). Although their clients would rarely, if ever, qualify as MSFW, it is possible some may become eligible after resettlement. Also, some may be referred to agricultural employment. The LOR has expressed an interest in partnering with LWC to take advantage of the HiRE labor exchange system. By the end of PY2018, LWC plans to provide LOR staff access to HiRE and include local LOR staff, where appropriate, as partners.

The SMA will promote and encourage the provision and coordination of MSFW services to the One-Stop Centers with MET, Inc., state and local agricultural agencies, farm organizations, and other agricultural stakeholders. The SMA will encourage One-Stop Centers to engage in relationships with these organizations for outreach and the provision of services. In addition to the 25 organizations mentioned in 2(E) of this plan, the SMA will also reach out to the following organizations:

• Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry,
• Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter (other extension offices),
• American Sugar Cane League,
• the Louisiana Alligator Advisory Council,
• the Louisiana Crawfish Farmers Association,
• Latino Farmers’ Cooperative of Louisiana, Inc.
• Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) Migrant Education,
• University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) Continuing Education/Delta Community College DeltaLinc,
• Louisiana Community and Trade College System
• Louisiana Educational institutes and universities (e.g. Southern University, University of New Orleans, etc.)
• Louisiana Primary Care Association, Inc.,
• The Louisiana Association of Cooperatives,
• Legal aid organizations,
• Migration and refugee centers,
• Other service or advocacy organizations.

The SMA will continue to coordinate with the LWC Occupational Safety and Health Administration Consultation (OSHA Consultation) section to provide outreach and safety information and training to agricultural employers and employees. Some of the training may be provided either on the job site or in the local area. Safety information and resources will be provided to partners and organizations to hand out to their agricultural clients. LWC will continue to disseminate safety and employment related information through the agricultural network.