The Centers for Work and Family offer a blend of services, support and opportunities. Input and guidance from those being served have influenced program development and implementation. The Centers staff invites community input and development in each of their programs and periodically adapts services to meet the changing needs of families and the neighborhood. Families are able to build their own capacity to solve problems, address community issues, and foster a connected community.
The Centers for Work & Family provide one-stop access in three core areas:
- Income Supports
- Families access public benefits such as Food Stamps, TANF, Children’s Medicaid and CHIP
- Families receive job training provided by one of our Workforce Partners
- The Centers also assist families with Utility Assistance applications and outreach.
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- Job Training & Development - The Centers connect individuals identified for job training to our workforce partners depending on the individual’s education, skill and experience level. Partners include:
- Project QUEST or City of San Antonio Dept. of Community Initiatives Family Resource Centers
- The West Side Education and Training Center (includes The Alamo Community College District, City of San Antonio Economic Development Dept., Edgewood ISD and Making Connections-San Antonio)
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- Asset Building and Protection - Wealth creation is essential to our families’ ability to move out of poverty.
- Families learn about and apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit and other tax credits
- Families receive free on-site tax preparation, help with other IRS matters, and credit repair/counseling
- Families obtain homeownership counseling Individual Development Account qualification and application, and other trusted and high quality services
- Families learn about home foreclosure protection, refinance assistance for predatory auto and mortgage loans, and housing rehabilitation assistance.
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For more information, please contact the Centers for Work and Family at 432-4305. |
