Located in:
c. 6. F. Formerly incarcerated individuals, as defined in TEGL 17-20
Current Narrative:
FDOEA has determined that all counties in Florida have many social needs. The rural population experiences the same barriers as the urban population when we are looking at transportation or language. Social isolation is an issue in Florida and the Department of Elder Affairs is working to address this issue through volunteer companionship services.
Source: U.S. Census 2018-2022 American Community Survey
https://www.lep.gov/maps/2015/county/FL_cnty_LEP.ACS_5yr.2015.pdf
Relative Distribution of Eligible Individuals
| County / State | Population 55+ | USDA Rural Counties Served by Florida SCSEP RUCA Definition | ACS Data LEP 2015 Data Language Spoken at Home (Spanish) | State Program Year 2019 Minority Report - Census Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7,157,005 | 7 | 43.90% | |
| Alachua County | 68,438 | |||
| Broward County | 581,706 | 62% | ||
| Charlotte County | 104,805 | |||
| Citrus County | 78,764 | |||
| Clay County | 63,879 | |||
| Collier County | 170,122 | |||
| DeSoto County | 11,332 | x | ||
| Duval County | 261,534 | |||
| Flagler County | 52,644 | x | ||
| Hardee County | 6,569 | x | ||
| Hernando County | 79,243 | |||
| Highlands County | 48,397 | x | ||
| Hillsborough County | 378,986 | 81% | ||
| Indian River County | 76,664 | |||
| Lee County | 318,740 | |||
| Leon County | 69,864 | |||
| Levy County | 17,101 | x | ||
| Manatee County | 166,178 | |||
| Marion County | 154,855 | |||
| Martin County | 73,444 | |||
| Miami-Dade County | 770,199 | 90% | ||
| Okeechobee County | 12,364 | x | ||
| Orange County | 326,651 | 70% | ||
| Osceola County | 90,415 | |||
| Palm Beach County | 546,262 | 62% | ||
| Pinellas County | 387,236 | |||
| Polk County | 226,458 | |||
| St. Johns County | 90,933 | |||
| St. Lucie County, Florida | 123,056 | |||
| Sarasota County | 221,575 | |||
| Seminole County | 132,433 | |||
| Sumter County | 89,523 | |||
| Taylor County | 6,652 | x | ||
| Volusia County | 215,352 |
Individuals Afforded Priority of Services
PY 2021 – 2023
| PY 2021 FINAL | Total participant served | % of Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 5a. Severe Disability | 1 | 0.18 |
| 5b. Age 75 and Over at Date of Report | 87 | 15.82 |
| 5c. Old Enough but Not Receiving SS Title II | 2 | 0.36 |
| 5d. Rural | 9 | 1.64 |
| 5e. Frail | 0 | 0.00 |
| 5f. Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness | 477 | 86.73 |
| 5g. Failed to Find Employment After Using WIOA Title I | 14 | 0.18 |
| 5h. Disabilities | 79 | 14.36 |
| 5i. Limited English Proficiency | 105 | 19.09 |
| 5j. Low Employment Prospects | 544 | 0.18 |
| 5k. Low Literacy Skills | 322 | 58.55 |
| 5l. Severely Limited Employment Prospects in Areas of Persistent Unemployment | 3 | 0.55 |
| 5m. Formerly Incarcerated | 6 | 1.09 |
| 5n.Veterans (or Eligible Spouse of Veteran) | 50 | 9.09 |
| 5n(1). Post 9/11 Era Veterans | 0 | 0.00 |
| PY 2022 FINAL | Total participant served | % of Participants |
| 5a. Severe Disability | 1 | 0.22 |
| 5b. Age 75 and Over at Date of Report | 71 | 15.60 |
| 5c. Old Enough but Not Receiving SS Title II | 3 | 0.66 |
| 5d. Rural | 12 | 2.64 |
| 5e. Frail | 0 | 0.00 |
| 5f. Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness | 394 | 86.59 |
| 5g. Failed to Find Employment After Using WIOA Title I | 15 | 0.22 |
| 5h. Disabilities | 63 | 13.85 |
| 5i. Limited English Proficiency | 82 | 18.02 |
| 5j. Low Employment Prospects | 447 | 0.22 |
| 5k. Low Literacy Skills | 295 | 64.84 |
| 5l. Severely Limited Employment Prospects in Areas of Persistent Unemployment | 7 | 1.54 |
| 5m. Formerly Incarcerated | 10 | 2.20 |
| 5n.Veterans (or Eligible Spouse of Veteran) | 38 | 8.35 |
| 5n(1). Post 9/11 Era Veterans | 0 | 0.00 |
| PY 2023 Q3 | Total participant served | % of Participants |
| 5a. Severe Disability | 1 | 0.24 |
| 5b. Age 75 and Over at Date of Report | 60 | 14.25 |
| 5c. Old Enough but Not Receiving SS Title II | 0 | 0.00 |
| 5d. Rural | 5 | 1.19 |
| 5e. Frail | 0 | 0.00 |
| 5f. Homeless or At Risk of Homelessness | 350 | 83.14 |
| 5g. Failed to Find Employment After Using WIOA Title I | 10 | 0.24 |
| 5h. Disabilities | 56 | 13.30 |
| 5i. Limited English Proficiency | 75 | 17.81 |
| 5j. Low Employment Prospects | 407 | 0.24 |
| 5k. Low Literacy Skills | 238 | 56.53 |
| 5l. Severely Limited Employment Prospects in Areas of Persistent Unemployment | 2 | 0.48 |
| 5m. Formerly Incarcerated | 12 | 2.85 |
| 5n.Veterans (or Eligible Spouse of Veteran) | 27 | 6.41 |
| 5n(1). Post 9/11 Era Veterans | 0 | 0.00 |
The SCSEP grantees in the state convene each year to discuss the distribution of SCSEP positions in the state. This meeting is used to determine how the positions should be adjusted in each county to gain the most geographically fair alignment of slots.
SCSEP positions are allocated among the state grantee and national SCSEP sponsors operating in the state and include FDOEA, AARP Foundation, National Caucus and Center on the Black Aged, and National Urban League.
The state will use a formula-driven distribution of services to rural and urban areas. The distribution formula released by USDOL is used as the primary methodology to ensure that all of Florida's rural and urban counties are served without consideration of geographic location.
Additionally, the state will continue to ensure that in selecting eligible individuals for participation in SCSEP, priority is given to individuals who have one or more of the following characteristics (priority for service under 20 CFR 641.520, 641.302(a), 641.365, and 641.520
- Are 65 years of age or older.
- Have a disability.
- Have limited English proficiency or low literacy skills.
- Reside in a rural area.
- Are veterans (or, in some cases, spouses of veterans).
- Have low employment prospects.
- Have failed to find employment after using services provided through the one-stop delivery system.
- Are homeless or are at risk for homelessness.
- Formerly incarcerated