Mattoon Advancing Opportunities Program Advancing Opportunities is designed to provide supportive services to TANF clients who are enrolled in school or other training. Students who are enrolled with the program must have an approved plan and meet the federal work requirement. They may be eligible to receive assistance with child care, transportation and other necessary items. When their education is completed, and they are ready to enter the job market, all of the resources of the Career Center are available to them.
Education is the key to breaking the cycle of welfare dependency.
Advancing Opportunities is designed to build the self-esteem and independence of the students it serves. Through this program, independence and self-sufficiency can become a realistic objective for people who receive public assistance.