(1) Provide health and social services to eligible individuals and families with identified needs to assist them in removing or controlling any barriers to successful participation in the program.

(2) Establish separate emergency funds to meet the one-time training and work-related expenses necessary to allow individuals to participate in the program. The items to be paid for by the emergency fund may include, but are not limited to, initial work clothing, work tools, safety equipment, dental and medical procedures not covered under the medical assistance program, rental and utility deposits not available through the welfare grant, and limited assistance with auto repairs. [L 1990, c 321, pt of §1]