Helping each person achieve their employment potential.

Are you looking for some support and guidance to move away from TANF and into financial independence for you and your family? Our experienced WorkFirst case managers would love to be a part of this exciting and challenging journey, recognizing that it can be scary or intimidating at times. Our WorkFirst services are designed to help you achieve self-sufficiency through skill building and employment.

You can expect a welcoming, empathetic experience with intensive wraparound support, along with a focus on personal accountability. Together, we will ensure you have the tools and confidence needed to continue your career path, while meeting Washington State and Federal WorkFirst participation requirements. We will help you develop measurable short and long term employment goals and identify any challenges getting in the way, establishing specific action plans so you can minimize or remove barriers.

Appropriate for:

  • Individuals actively receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits and referred by the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)

Individual 1:1 Support

Customizable Options

Measurable Outcomes

Program details

  • Internships – Temporary, community-based internship opportunities form the backbone of the program, allowing you to gain skills in a real work setting

  • Intensive Case Management – Case managers work with you weekly and help you achieve your goals

  • Life Skills classes – Presented in group and virtual settings on a variety of topics, such as budgeting, healthy meal preparation, and accessing community resources

  • Job Search – Individualized, weekly support with your own employment search

  • Job Club – Learning about, and sharing the job hunting experience with peers, facilitated by staff in a group and virtual settings, with varied topics

  • Job Skills Training – Industry specific training resulting in a credential such as Microsoft applications, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Forklift operation

  • Financial Support Services – Initial support as needed for things like work clothing, hygiene products or transportation for work related purposes

Testimonials

“I have been apart of the WorkFirst program since September of 2020. During this time, I had the pleasure of working with Demetria Lafond. I want to give recognition to her capabilities. In the short time I was in this program, she did all she could to push me towards success. I am now leaving the program to go back to school, but I am leaving on better footing than I had before I started. Demetria helped me research laptops so I can be prepared to go back to college. She also aided me with a class that helped me brush up on my computer skills, which was very necessary as school is completely online due to Covid-19. I also have an appointment to get my driver’s license back which I wouldn’t have made without her pushing me for success. I feel truly blessed for the help your program and Demetria’s efforts have given me. Thank you for my time in the WorkFirst program.”

Justin T, Client

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Hundreds of individuals have achieved ongoing employment through our services.