Ready for work? : SNAP Works Employment & Training Program

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You may also file a complaint of discrimination by contacting the DFCS Civil Rights Program, Two Peachtree Street, N.W., Suite 19-248, Atlanta, Georgia 30303 or call (404) 657-3735 or fax (404) 463-3978. For limited English proficient and sensory impaired services, contact the DHS Limited English Proficiency and Sensory Impaired Program at: Two Peachtree Street, N.W., Suite 29-103 N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303 or call (404)-657-5244 or fax (404)-651-6815.

The SNAP Works Program is offering food stamp recipients an
opportunity to participate in a study of Food Stamp Employment & Training (E&T) Programs in the following counties: Bulloch, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton,
DeKalb, Douglas, Glynn, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale.
Enroll in the study for an opportunity to receive enhanced E&T Services. Participants will have a 50/50 chance of being selected. Please contact your SNAP Works Case Manager for more details.
STATE OF GEORGIA Georgia Division of Family and
Children Services Food & Nutrition Unit 2 Peachtree Street N.W., 21st Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303

Ready for
Work?
SNAP Works Employment & Training Program

Exciting New Opportunity?
Are you ready to earn a livable wage? The Georgia SNAP Works Program has already helped many like you. Now is your chance. The SNAP Works program provides the following services for participants: Job Search & Placement Enhanced Case Management: (DFCS and DOL
case management), coaching, aftercare services
Job Skills Training
Short Term Education / Training Activities
Support Services such as transportation assistance, clothing, childcare referral and others
Contact your Case Manager TODAY!

What is SNAP Works?
The SNAP Works Program is designed to move participants quickly into employment. The program is available to food stamp recipients without dependents who reside in a SNAP Works counties: Bulloch, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, Glynn, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale.
Who can participate?
Food stamp recipients without dependents must participate in the SNAP Works Program. SNAP Works Program and Pilot participants must be:
Between the ages of 18-49 years; Not pregnant; Not receiving benefits in a food stamp case
with a minor child;
Mentally and physically fit for employment;
And reside in a SNAP Works County: Bulloch, Chatham, Cherokee, Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, Glynn, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale.

Do I have to participate in SNAP Works?
No. You do not have to participate in the SNAP Works Program if you :
Are employed or self-employed at least 20
hours a week (work hours can include hours in stead of pay, such as work in exchange for rent);
Are a part-time student enrolled at a two or
four year college;
Are receiving unemployment or disability
payments;
Have submitted an application for
unemployment benefits;
Are the primary care provider to a person
not mentally or physically fit.
Are unable to work because of a doctor diag-
nosis.