Noncustodial Parent Employment Program (NCPEP)

Geographic Scope: Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, Northwest Florida

Program Type: Grant-based workforce initiative

Mission: "Second Chances" - Designed to turn obstacles into opportunities by providing specific tools to help noncustodial parents get back into the workforce and rebuild family relationships.

Target Population:

• Noncustodial parents in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties
• Unemployed or underemployed individuals
• Those facing barriers to employment including:
  • Child support debt
  • Suspended driver's licenses
  • Legal hurdles related to child support obligations

Program Philosophy: Shifts focus from "penalization" to "empowerment" by addressing the root cause of child support issues (joblessness) rather than only addressing debt.

Professional Development:

• Career search and job referrals
• Resume writing assistance
• Specialized interview training

Legal & Administrative Support:

• Guidance on child support issues
• Assistance with driver's license reinstatement fees
• Help navigating child support order modifications (where available)

Financial Assistance:

• Coverage for job-related expenses (tools, uniforms, safety equipment)
• Support for job retention to ensure sustained employment

Training & Education:

• Scholarships for vocational training in high-growth local fields
• Focus areas: healthcare, construction, logistics
• Ladder-up programs to move out of low-wage cycles

Community Impact:

• ROI: For every dollar invested, the state sees average return of $4.25 in consistent child support payments
• Reduces public assistance strain
• Keeps individuals out of justice system
• Strengthens local economy
• Stabilizes family finances

Legislation: Based on Florida Statutes Section 409.25996

Program Coordination: NCPEP Coordinator available at CareerSource Escarosa

Contact Information:

• Visit careersourceescarosa.com to get started
• Pensacola Career Center: 6913 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504 | (850) 607-8700 | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
• Milton Career Center: 5725 Highway US-90, Milton, FL 32583 | (850) 983-5325 | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
• Century Career Center: 7995 North Century Blvd, Century, FL 32535 | (850) 366-4164 | Mon-Wed 8:30am-3:30pm

Equal Opportunity: CareerSource Escarosa is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request. TTY/TDD support available.