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e. 4. A. Collaboration

Describe any collaborative agreements the state workforce agency (SWA) has with other MSFW service providers including NFJP grantees and other service providers. Describe how the SWA intends to build upon/increase collaboration with existing partners and in establishing new partners over the next four years (including any approximate timelines for establishing agreements or building upon existing agreements).

Current Narrative:

The State has reviewed the previous four year data and performance During the requested reporting period ,Delaware has received successful on site monitoring,1 Audit and 1 review ,approved Agricultural Outreach Plans, certified LEARS Reports, attended all Regional/ National Meetings, assigned an Senior Administrator to provide direct oversight support and , increased staff hours of the SMA.

Delaware is not a significant state, though we readily expend time to work with our partners, locally and regionally to learn more about our Agricultural landscape, the needs of the growers and farmworkers. The State has and will continue to work with the Region and assigned regional management to reach performance outcomes.

As required by the AOP guidance the SWA solicited information and suggestions from NFJP grantees, other appropriate MSFW groups, public agencies, agricultural employer organizations, and other interested organizations. Forty five(45) calendar days prior to the final submission of the AOP the SWA provided a proposed plan to NFJP grantees, public agencies, agricultural employer organizations, and other organizations expressing an interest and allowed at least 30 days for review and comment. The most recent AOP was submitted for public comment from April 15-May 15, 2014 on the Delaware DOL internet website. No comments were received .The Delaware AOP was approved by the Regional Monitor Advocate office on June 27, 2015 -See attached. Similarly the WIOA Combined plan was placed publically on the WDB website 45 days prior to the submission of the final plan. Comments were reviewed and incorporated as appropriate. The State Monitor Advocate reviewed and approved of the 2014 Agricultural Outreach Plan and the WIOA Combined Plan.

The following is a partial listing per our information at the time of submission that had access to review the submissions but does not include all who may provide services to Migrant workers in the state.

• La Esperanza -provides outreach and supportive services to include referral to local health services, legal services, childcare, etc.

• La Red -provides direct medical services, as needed.

• Telamon- provides onsite supportive services, emergency housing information and related services.

• Westside Family Healthcare also provides health information and direct medical services to MSFW’s.

• Bay Health Medical Center

• Kent/Sussex County Counseling

• Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

• DOE Migrant Education Program

The State has reviewed the previous four year data and performance During the requested reporting period ,Delaware has received successful on site monitoring,1 Audit and 1 review ,approved Agricultural Outreach Plans, certified LEARS Reports, attended all Regional/ National Meetings, assigned an Senior Administrator to provide direct oversight support and , increased staff hours of the SMA.

Delaware is not a significant state, though we readily expend time to work with our partners, locally and regionally to learn more about our Agricultural landscape, the needs of the growers and farmworkers. The State has and will continue to work with the Region and assigned regional management to reach performance outcomes.

As required by the AOP guidance the SWA solicited information and suggestions from NFJP grantees, other appropriate MSFW groups, public agencies, agricultural employer organizations, and other interested organizations. Forty five(45) calendar days prior to the final submission of the AOP the SWA provided a proposed plan to NFJP grantees, public agencies, agricultural employer organizations, and other organizations expressing an interest and allowed at least 30 days for review and comment. The most recent AOP was submitted for public comment from April 15-May 15, 2014 on the Delaware DOL internet website. No comments were received .The Delaware AOP was approved by the Regional Monitor Advocate office on June 27, 2015 -See attached. Similarly the WIOA Combined plan was placed publically on the WDB website 45 days prior to the submission of the final plan. Comments were reviewed and incorporated as appropriate. The State Monitor Advocate reviewed and approved of the 2014 Agricultural Outreach Plan and the WIOA Combined Plan.

The following is a partial listing per our information at the time of submission that had access to review the submissions but does not include all who may provide services to Migrant workers in the state.

• La Esperanza -provides outreach and supportive services to include referral to local health services, legal services, childcare, etc.

• La Red -provides direct medical services, as needed.

• Telamon- provides onsite supportive services, emergency housing information and related services.

• Westside Family Healthcare also provides health information and direct medical services to MSFW’s.

• Bay Health Medical Center

• Kent/Sussex County Counseling

• Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

• DOE Migrant Education Program