Community funding is used to remove barriers while highlighting personal responsibility through repayment or community service. The local DFC office, the Benton county extension office, Wabash Center, INC., Wabash Valley Hospital, and Local Employers help participants to set goals to achieve stable employment and money management. The Boone County DFC office and providers meet the immediate need of employment first and then set long range goals. Bi-weekly meeting are held with the local DFC, interlocal and Washington Township Schools to assess and reassess the goals of participants. In addition, the office is kept aware of job openings at local businesses.
Mentors aid clients in becoming more self-sufficient.
Local businesses participate in a three day workshop and participants have access to a free food and clothes pantry. The Job TIPS program provides services to those with barriers to employment. Job shadowing, coaching and mentoring are utilized. This project is funded by the Targeted Initiatives funds of the United Way, between the Red Cross, Interlocal Association, Economic Development, Hancock County Memorial Hospital, and the local DFC office. This clothes bank is used for clients attending interviews and starting new jobs.