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Actioa Plan - FY2001 City of San Leandro Page 15 LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION Lead-based paint mitigation is implemented on an as-needed basis, in conjunction with the County-administered Housing Rehabilitation and Minor Home Repair Programs. In November 2000, the cities of Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton, San Leandro, Union City and the Unincorporated County collaborated to .send HUD a Statement of Inadequate Capacity to comply with Lead Safe Housing Regulation. In that statement are the jurisdictions' requests for transition assistance and practical plans and schedules to deal with the insufficient numbers of qualified contractors in order to meet the deadline of March 15, 2001 required by HUD. To date, Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program will sponsor atwo-day exam preparation course and a Supervisor exam. Only a few contractors have expressed interest and have signed up for the course and exam. This is due to the current prosperity in the Bay Area market, where the general building contractors appear to be more interested in projects that do not require additional regulatory requirements ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY The City of San Leandro is committed to funding social services agencies .that assist low- income households in achieving economic independence. The City supported the San Leandro WORKs initiative, a unique community effort assisting individuals to transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. The program provides comprehensive employment and support services to help individuals reach personal and economic sustainability as active members of the community. Led by the Davis Street Community Center, this multi-faceted network of resources and support leads to workplace and personal success for both employers and job applicants. ` San Leandro WORKs targets eligible Ca1WORKS participants living in the greater San Leandro area to offer four weeks of professional evaluation and assessment, plus "soft skill" training for job readiness. Once. participants are ready to interview, the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce Business Network further evaluates job candidates and provides positive match-ups for interviews with East Bay employers. Following job placements, financial and coaching assistance is provided to assure a successful transition (e.g., free childcare, transportation, vouchers, assistance with wardrobe and uniform needs). Ongoing individual case management and volunteered community support is provided to each participant to assist in job retention, career and personal growth. Approximately sixty individuals are placed in continuous employment each year.