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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families WorkFirst Program
The TANF WorkFirst Program is a job training program focused on assisting individuals receiving TANF benefits increase their work skills and obtain permanent unsubsidized employment. Eligible individuals work with staff to complete individualized skills and needs assessments and to set goals related to employment. Participants subsequently engage in various work and training activities, including work experience, community service, unsubsidized and subsidized employment experiences, vocational training, job search and job readiness activities, and other job skill training. Participants continue these activities until permanent employment is obtained or until it is determined that participation is no longer an appropriate activity for the individual.
| Services Offered: | • Assessment |
| Eligibility Criteria: | • Between the ages of 18 and 59 |
| Fees: | Free |
| Applying for Services: | • Services available by referral from the Illinois Department of Human Services, which can be done either directly by the IDHS case manager or by a HHCS WorkFirst staff person through the reverse referral process |
| Referral and Intake: | |
| Contact Information: | Phone number: 773.326.0500 |
| Address: | 1525 E. Hyde Park Blvd |
| Directions: |
Two blocks north of the 51st/53rd Hyde Park Metra stop or take the #6 or #28 bus to S. Lake Park Ave and E. Hyde Park Blvd. |
| Hours: | • Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. |
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| Appointments: | This program accepts appoinments. |
| Walk In Accepted: | This program accepts walk-ins |
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