Located in:
c. 6. E. Have the greatest social need. (20 CFR 641.325(b))
Current Narrative:
“Greatest social need” status refers to individuals with physical or mental disabilities, language barriers or cultural, social or geographical isolation and/or other factors identified by the Department of Labor. The following table demonstrates an aggregated percentage of SCSEP program service to participants with the greatest social need for Program Year 2022.
| Greatest Social Need Demographics- End of Year PY 2018 Data | YTD % |
|---|---|
| Family Income at or below the poverty level | 63% |
| Individuals with disabilities | 14% |
| Individuals with limited English proficiency | 38% |
| Individuals with low literacy skills | 56% |
| Individuals residing in rural areas | 15% |
| Individuals with low employment prospects | 100% |
| Individuals who failed to find employment after using WIOA Title I | 7% |
| Individuals age 75 and over | 4% |
| Individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness | 75% |
| Displaces homemakers | 21% |
| Veterans (or eligible spouse of veteran) | 17% |
| Post-9/11 era Veterans | 1% |
| Individuals receiving public assistance | 61% |
| Individuals with severe disabilities | 2% |
| Individuals who are frail | 1% |
| Individuals old enough for but not receiving SS Title II | 1% |
| Individuals with severely limited employment prospects in areas of persistent unemployment | 3% |