In advance of the release of the RFP, HRA is issuing a concept paper which outlines the Wellness, Comprehensive Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Employment (WeCARE) Program.
With the current WeCARE program, CAS provides a continuum of services to help cash assistance clients with medical and/or mental health conditions that affect their employability to attain their maximum levels of self-sufficiency. Individuals referred to WeCARE receive medical and psychosocial assessments to identify possible clinical conditions and social barriers that may affect their ability to participate in work-related activities. Based on the results of the assessments, a determination of an individual's functional capacity is made and a customized service plan is developed to provide a range of services tailored to meet a client’s particular needs. Under the new WeCARE Program, CAS seeks to streamline the process by which individualized services are delivered to its clients, while promoting the collaborative nature of service delivery with clients.
The concept paper has been posted on the Agency's website at www.nyc.gov/hra/contracts.