The Arc of Indiana is working with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) on a hybrid model to replace the welfare modernization project that was being developed and was only paritially implemented by IBM.
When Governor Daniels made the decision to end the contract with IBM, FSSA Secretary Anne Murphy began working to develop a system that takes the best of the modernization project and the best of the old county office system. This model, referred to as the Hybrid, will be based on reestablishing a county presence to help people access Medicaid, Food Stamps and TANF - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.
Kim Dodson, The Arc of Indiana’s Associate Executive Director, has been very involved in this discussion both as a representative of The Arc, and as President of the Indiana Coalition for Human Services.
This task will take the input of a lot of people. FSSA has asked for comments from those involved with the old system as well as the new.
Suggestions for a new Hybrid system to deliver services. may be sent via email to hybridinput@fssa.in.gov or by mail to: ATTN: Hybrid Input, FSSA, 402 W. Washington Street, MS 25, Indpls. IN 46204.
The Arc of Indiana appreciates the efforts of FSSA Secretary Anne Murphy and Director of the Division of Family Resources Cathy Boggs. We have offered our help in any way we can.
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