HUMAN SERVICES NEWSLETTER 10-13-22

UPCOMING TRAININGS

WorkWell aims to transform lives by teaching work and life skills and surrounding its trainees with a supportive human community. It's partner-based, personalized program eases the path for people transitioning from incarceration, helping them to lead thriving and fruitful lives as full citizens of the community.

WorkWell's free, four-week job training focuses on life skills to gain long-term employment and life stability. The next training starts Monday, October 17, and runs Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with two Friday trainings from 9 a.m. to noon and two Saturday trainings from 9 a.m. to noon. A weekly stipend of $100 based on attendance; transportation assistance; and daily lunch are provided. Interested individuals must have a criminal history, be at least six months clean from any substance, and housed (this can be discussed on a case-by-case basis), and vaccinated for COVID-19 is preferred. Please call or text 856-671-1243 to be interviewed; you will get a returned call or text.

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The Mercer County Department of Human Services fosters a comprehensive human service delivery system that enhances the health, safety, and quality of life for all residents of Mercer County. The department's goal is to create an environment of public trust by empowering and strengthening individuals and families, advocating for sound policy, mobilizing resources, and acting as champions for those citizens who are most vulnerable and in need of services.

Through its offices and divisions, the Department of Human Services provides funding to community-based organizations for those organizations to provide direct services to Mercer County residents. The department does not provide direct services to Mercer County residents, but directs Mercer County residents to where they can access services. With this funding, the Department of Human Services complies with procurement practices in accordance with the New Jersey Public Contracts Law 40:A:11-1 et seq.