Strengthening Working Families Initiative

thru: Rochester Rehabilitation Center

Offers a program in partnership with area employers, businesses, and community organizations to create access to education and training institutions and support career advancement in high-demand industries for parents with dependent children at home.

 Services Available include:
  • Family-Based Service Navigation.
  • Linkages to Affordable and Safe Child Care.
  • Financial Assistance for Short-term Child Care Stipends.
  • Career Planning and Vocational Assessments.
  • Support Services and Connections to Community Resources.
  • Public Benefits Advocacy and Supports.
  • Job Placement and Job Coaching.
  • Financial Assistance for Career-Related Certifications and Uniforms.
  • Linkages to Short-term Certificate Training Programs.
  • Transportation Assistance.

Eligibility: Individual resides in Monroe County, is 18 years and older, and is the primary caregiver of child or children: 13 years old or younger. (Please note: if a child has a disability-eligibility can be up to 18 years of age). Individual is interested in increasing skills through short term training and/or career advancement in Health Care, Advanced Manufacturing, or Information Technology.

Application Process: Call for more information.

Required Documentation: Call for information.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: Monroe County.

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This program is offered here:

Rochester Rehabilitation Center-University Avenue

Map Marker 1
1357 University Avenue
Rochester NY 14620
Service/Intake:
Hours:
M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM.
Disabilities Access:
Wheelchair accessible.

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Staff

Clayton Waller
Program Manager
cwaller@rochesterrehab.org
585-263-2690 ext. 1119

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