WorkFirst
WorkFirst is Washington state's welfare reform program that helps people in low-income families find jobs, keep their jobs, find better jobs and become self-sufficient.
WorkFirst Goals
What sets WorkFirst apart from other reform initiatives is a commitment to go beyond simply mandating participants to find work.
WorkFirst has three main goals:
- Reduce poverty by helping people find and keep jobs.
- Sustain independence by helping people keep and improve jobs.
- Protect children and other vulnerable residents by providing for childcare and stopgap funding for emergency situations.
WorkFirst helps participants gain skills necessary for better jobs, higher wages and further advancement. As this goal is achieved, savings from reduced caseloads have been reinvested in targeted supports to help participants be more employable and move up the wage ladder.
Contacts
Jennifer Dellinger
Policy Associate, Student Services
jdellinger@sbctc.edu
360-704-3925
Becky Wood
Program Administrator, Workfirst
bwood@sbctc.edu
360-704-1837
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System Messaging
WorkFirst listserv emails will be transitioning to the Workforce Student Supports Canvas Community on August 1, 2020. Contact Katelynn Orellana to join the Canvas and get involved in conversations with your peers at other colleges. The Workforce Student Supports Canvas Community is also your one-stop shop for program resources!
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nangel@sbctc.edu
Last Modified: 8/17/22, 2:13 PM
