Meet Each Need with Dignity. What does that look like?
Category Archives: GAIN program
The Vocational Assessment
The primary goal of GAIN is to be a true Welfare to Work plan. before a client finds work, it is helpful for them to have an idea of their strengths and interests. Enter the Vocational Assessment. Today I went to the Valley Assessment Center at Los Angeles Valley Community College and took an assessmentContinue reading “The Vocational Assessment “
People are Problems and I am the Pep Squad
I am a Pep Squad of One @dpssnews @ZevYaroslavsky
Private Vocational Training vs. Public
@Ulaverne @LAMC_ASO @lavalleycollege sometimes private 4 year schools or community colleges are better values
I Had to Take a Walk Before I Ranted
You are insignificant; not because you are unimportant, but because you are self-important.
Healthcare for the poor – is it quality or user friendly?
45 Minutes to find MediCAL Dr. info @MENDPoverty, @countyofLA @211lacounty Meet Each Need with Dignity
Today in the GAIN office has been good
So far, so good. Today has brought in a steady stream of clients reporting earnings and brandishing paychecks. Also at my desk I had a young man come in just to ask if he could continue to volunteer at the location he used to do Community Service for GAIN at; even though it isn’t aContinue reading “Today in the GAIN office has been good”
Wicked Witch of the Welfare Office
#fb @sonyakeith @ascencia
Child Support: end profiting by discriminating against single parent families on cash aid
#fb Only some families repay Cash Aid with Child Support.
CalWORKS teen
Pushing teens to graduate Highschool and go to college @usc @ucla #fb