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Food Support Employment and Training Program - Wabasha County Social Services

The United States Department of Agriculture requires each state to operate an employment and training program for Food Support recipients. Goal is to help such recipients prepare for employment and become employed.

Last assured

05/17/2024

Physical Address

411 Hiawatha Drive East, Wabasha, MN 55981

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(651)565-3084

Application process

- Each participant is first provided with an orientation to program services, followed by an individual assessment and completion of an employability plan. - Depending on the individual's needs, the participant may take part in job seeking training, group and individual job search activities, remedial literacy or other adult basic education, English language training, short-term vocational or technical training, job placement, and assistance with transportation or other supportive services.

Fee

No fee

Required documents

Application; proof of household income; social security card/number; state ID

Eligibility

- Able-bodied Food Support recipients between the ages of 18-55 who do not receive cash benefits from other public assistance programs are required to participate in FSET employment and training services. - However, persons responsible for the care of young children or an incapacitated household member, receiving unemployment benefits, participating in a chemical dependency program, employed 30 or more hours per week, or participating in an approved training program are excused from participation. - For those required to participate in FSET: Participation is required each month Food Support is received. Each recipient must participate for up to 32 hours per week. - Voluntary Participation: To the extent that resources permit, Food Support recipients who are excused from mandatory participation may volunteer to participate in FSET services.

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Wabasha County, MN

Agency info

Wabasha County Social Services

Provides mandated social service programs for Wabasha County residents in need

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