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What is WorkFirst?
WorkFirst funding is a result of The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Reconciliation Act of 1996. Funds are provided through a state block grant to support education and training.
 TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) recipients referred for education/training through DSHS, (800) 735-7040 
To qualify (all of these are required)
- Parent receiving monthly TANF financial support, AND
- Referred by the DSHS Caseworker, AND
- Have completed the Comprehensive Evaluation process at DSHS, AND
- Must agree to continually document that you are participating in required program activities for a minimum number of hours per week, established by your Caseworker at DSHS—this includes during breaks between quarters
- Access a trial eligibility calculator
Application process
- Contact your TANF Caseworker at DSHS, or to become eligible for TANF contact DSHS
- Your Caseworker will schedule you for a comprehensive evaluation, during which you will learn more about training opportunities at local colleges
- If your Caseworker refers you for training at BTC you will schedule an appointment with Melissa Wall to complete an application and to get things started
WorkFirst TANF students may receive
Contacts at BTC
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(360)752-8467
