By encouraging community discussion of working out of welfare issues through events, presentations, media releases, this website and a print newsletter. You have a role to play. Many obstacles must be overcome to help people find and retain jobs that will support them and their families. There are not enough jobs within a reasonable commuting distance that pay a livable wage. Childcare is difficult to find, particularly for nontraditional hours.
Transportation is a major barrier, especially in our rural areas.
Affordable and acceptable housing is scarce. However, Communities Investing in Families has ideas for overcoming these barriers. If you live or work in Chisago, Pine, Isanti, Kanabec, or Mille Lacs counties, we need your help in carrying out this plan. We have information for what you can do to help the transition from welfare to work. Click to find out what you can do .