Welfare-to-Work Programs
Maximizing Participation Project
As an organization, our goal is to improve individuals' self-sufficiency and thereby enhance the quality of life of all residents of the Delaware Valley. Our Maximizing Participation Project (MPP) is designed for individuals who are receiving cash assistance and nearing, or have exceeded, their five-year lifetime limit for assistance, and are in need of specific help overcoming obstacles to self-sufficiency.
Services
- Intensive one-on-one case management and facilitation of services by a trained case coordinator
- In-home services for people unable to travel to local offices
- Assessment of obstacles and/or disabilities
- Assistance navigating the Social Security/Disability system
- Individualized service plans
- Team support on issues including drug and alcohol, behavioral health, education, and vocational challenges
- Job search and placement assistance and support
- Services available in all Philadelphia neighborhoods
Eligibility
Individuals on cash assistance (TANF) who are exempt from work requirements because of a verified physical or behavioral health barrier
Enrollment
Customers must be referred directly from the Philadelphia County Assistance Office (CAO)
Additional Languages Spoken
Cambodian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole
Cost
There is no cost for these services.
Location
112 N. Broad Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Services also provided in the home.
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Evening and weekend appointments available as needed
Contact
TEL: 267.238.3100
EMAIL: mpp@jevs.org
Northeast EARN Center (Employment Advancement Retention Network)
Through EARN (Employment Advancement Retention Network), JEVS Human Services provides a range of services for individuals who are receiving Public Assistance benefits and are in need of employment services in order to achieve long-term activity in the workforce.
Services
- Job search, placement, and retention assistance and support
- Consistent one-on-one case management and facilitation of services by a trained employment advisor
- Individualized employment development plans
- Referrals to education and training opportunities
- Identification of obstacles and/or disabilities through comprehensive assessment
Eligibility
- Must be age 18 or older
- Food stamp-only customers
- TANF and extended TANF customers
Enrollment
Customers must be referred directly from the Philadelphia County Assistance Office (CAO).
Additional Language Spoken
Russian, Spanish
Cost
There is no cost for these services.
Location
4739 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
Hours
Monday and Wednesday: 8:30 pm–4:30 pm
Extended hours two weeknights per week
Saturday: 9 am–12 noon (two times per month)
Contact
TEL: 267.350.8500
EMAIL: earn@jevs.org
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Transitional Work Program
Our Transitional Work Program (TWP) is baed on the successful Maximizing Participation Project (MPP). It is designed for Delaware residents who are receiving cash assistance and are in need of specific help overcoming obstacles to self-sufficiency.
Services
- Intensive one-on-one case management and facilitation of services by a trained case coordinator
- In-home services for people unable to travel to local offices
- Assessment of obstacles and/or disabilities
- Assistance navigating the Social Security/Disability system
- Individualized service plans
- Team support on issues including drug and alcohol, behavioral health, education, and vocational challenges
- Job search and placement assistance and support
- Services available in all Delaware neighborhoods
Eligibility
Individuals on cash assistance (TANF) who are exempt from work requirements because of a verified physical or behavioral health barrier
Enrollment
Customers must be referred directly from the Delaware Division of Social Services
Additional Languages Spoken
Spanish
Cost
There is no cost for these services.
Location
Main office:
913 North Market Street
Suite 703
Wilmington, DE 19801
Satellite offices co-located in several state service centers in Kent and Sussex counties
Services also provided in the home
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Evening and weekend appointments available as needed
Contact
TOLL-FREE: 1.888.654.3950
TEL: 302.654.3950
EMAIL: twp@jevs.org
Meet Armindelis, a MPP participant
Meet Gwen, a MPP client
