Unit Welfare Overview pdf version   Orientation and Objectives    outline of topics for consideration by the Unit Review of the Welfare Manual as it relates to the Unit's responsibilities and organization for welfare related issues. Link to the complete Welfare Manual at http://www.providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/66715_ChurchWelfareResources_pdf.pdf Recognize that the Bishop/Branch President is not a specialist An introduction to the Welfare Program from M. Russel Ballard; page here . The ward as a whole is the principal tool to service those in need ... 'to lift up the hands that hang down.' Welfare support is not an end or a solution , it is a means to assist individuals and families in becoming self reliant Unit leader's direction      the unit leader is responsible for administering the Welfare Program The welfare committee is under the Bishop/Branch Presidents direction, his principal input comes from the counselors and the inspiration and sensitivities exhibited by the committee members. Link to Welfare Leadership from the Welfare manual; page here . Membership      who gets the work going? The committee consists of the Bishopric, Relief Society president, the High Priest Group leader and the Elders Quorum President Additional members, at the Unit leaders request, can be the Mission leader, Young Men's president and Employment specialist Selected material from the Welfare Manual; page here . Unemployment and Underemployment      what are we looking for? Unemployment is the lack of any income from time expended at a job, trade or business. Under employment is income derived from a position or responsibility below one's capacity or capability. Over employment is seeking income beyond that which is necessary for sustaining a family Review some conditions that may exist in your unit; page here . Operation and feedback         how is the unit structured for Welfare issues? The welfare function involves Identification Home and visiting teaching Reporting and assignments via PEC Welfare Committee Sharing the Unit's talents, resources and encouragement with those in need Unit Welfare committee is the principal functional to assist members with temporal needs. Sample agenda for the Welfare Committee PEC meeting; page here . A concise table of employment milestones is on the Monthly Report; page here . The Unit's organization leaders have a special responsibility for all members, page here . Personal attention is helpful through a Job Coach; page here . Employment specialist        a specifically trained member of the Unit   The counselor over welfare   OR Specific called and trained individual Participation in the PEC meeting at the invitation of the Bishop Description of the employment specialist duties; page here . Regional resources         the Church provides significant resources The Church support for employment has been increased by a factor of 10 since 2001 Regional Employment center training for both trade, career and professional candidates Description of the Regional offerings; page here Unit leaders support        some elements of the  program are the Bishop/Branch President's alone The unit leader receives inspiration through his calling for Welfare issues and leadership Private 'One on One' meetings with the head of the family  Assignments, responsibilities and support Food orders and/or funds as determined by the Bishop or Branch President with access to church resources and Fast offering funds. Summary of the Unit leader's responsibility; page here