Hard work alone is often not enough to escape poverty. We must create a path for families that can lead to a wage-sustaining job, higher income and greater financial security.
The Center for Working Families is a program that bundles financial, employment and income services at 13 community centers in Hendricks, Marion and Morgan counties. The goal is to increase an individual's net income, net worth, and credit score while helping them access public benefits and job placement assistance.
Each Center for Working Families site matches participants with individual coaches in three areas:
connecting participants to qualified benefits, such as nutritional assistance, utility assistance, and health insurance.
including résumé writing and critique, job search assistance, job application and interview support, and in-demand skills training.
empowering participants to make responsible net worth-building decisions through budgeting, career planning, acquiring and improving credit scores, loan and banking information, and asset management.
Data collected over the last five years proves Center for Working Families sites are making a measurable difference.
3,598 individuals gained employment
22% of individuals saw an increase in hourly wages, with an average increase of more than $4 an hour
Average hourly wage for current placements is $13.77
14% of individuals saw a monthly income increase, with an average increase of more than $1130.
27% of individuals increased their credit scores
Leveling up: Center for Working Families sites help people increase wages, build career skills
Discover how the Center for Working Families is transforming lives through a comprehensive, three-pronged approach that addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by working families today.