Vocational Rehab Funding in 2026: A Path Forward
Some big changes hit vocational rehabilitation (VR) in 2025, and they’re already reshaping how agencies will operate and deliver services in 2026. The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is reviewing a fifth WIOA assessment criterion, expanding its workload just as it faces reduction-in-force (RIF) notices. That means there will be even fewer people to meet higher […]
Libera + SaraWorks Accelerate Vocational Rehabilitation Delivery
Focus on What Really Matters. Automate the Rest. VR agencies are stretched thin. Caseloads are growing. Staffing shortages persist. And compliance demands keep evolving. Too often, counselors spend more time managing paperwork than doing the meaningful work of guiding clients: from needs assessments to skill building, to job placement and retention. Libera and SaraWorks are […]
Workforce Development Software: The ROI of Modernizing Case Management
Your Case Management System Vs. Reality Workforce development software has evolved, but many workforce case management systems haven’t kept up. Today’s agencies face heavier intake volume, changing WIOA eligibility, and growing demands for real-time support. Trying to manage all that across spreadsheets, outdated software, and scattered communication tools? It’s a recipe for missed appointments, audit […]
Tackling Barriers to Employment: Equity, Access & 508 Compliance
Workforce Equity Is More Than a WIOA Metric Workforce development agencies and boards are expected to prove equity and access in their reporting. But behind the demographic check boxes is the guiding principle that everyone should have equal access to good jobs, and workforce representation should be representative of the population. With the the latest […]
A Guide to Workforce Development Grants & Braided Funding
Practically overnight, producing positive outcomes with limited resources has become the norm in workforce development. Demand is increasing while budgets remain flat or shrink, and growing expectations for measurable results, compliance, and equity aren’t going anywhere. As a result, workforce agencies and development boards are sharpening their focus. At the top of the list for […]
Workforce Development & The Human Services Workforce Shortage
Who’s supporting the people who support others? Caseworkers, counselors, and human services professionals, including those in workforce development, dedicate their careers to helping people in times of need. Whether ensuring safety and nourishment, promoting mental and behavioral wellness, or guiding individuals back to the workforce so they can sustain themselves and their families with dignity, their […]
WIOA Reporting: The TEGL 10-16 & Performance Indicators Guide
A Successful Path to October 1 WIOA Reporting Workforce development is a constant balancing act between responding to short-term economic shifts and keeping an eye on long-term needs. While managers and caseworkers are in the trenches daily, there are certain factors they can’t always control: Funding mandates and distribution Staffing shortages Reporting delays from required […]
Sara bridges the connection gap between counselors & clients
Sara Client Communication helps Alaska VR enrich communication, improve appointment attendance and ensure compliance
SaraWorks Security
SaraWorks ensures security, data protection and compliance making it a safe and reliable platform for human services agencies
Sara bridges human services staff shortages and boosts client engagement in Mississippi
After implementing Sara Client Communication Software, MDRS OVR was able to navigate staff shortages, increase response rate and help to create more successful employment outcomes
