Resources to Help with Workforce Re-Entry
While working to re-enter the work force nothing occurs in a vacuum. One decision can affect functioning in a multitude of life domains.
The following resources can assist in removing barriers to workforce re-entry.
Barries include, but are not limited to:
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Career Counseling
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Disabilities
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Childcare
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Eldercare
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Financial Resources
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Food Insecurity
HHS-Texas Aging and Disabled Service
Texas Aging and Disability services can help individuals find support to get needs met. Assistance provided could include support with physical/ mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, and assistance with applying for community resources. Texas Aging and Disabled Service can aid all residence of Texas.
"My Friend Ben"
My Friend Ben is a resource that provides support to several states including Texas. Answering a series of questions can help provide individuals with community resources they might qualify for. My Friend Ben can help people locate assistance with: Food Insecurity, Financial Assistance, Child Care, and other community resources.
Texas Project First
Texas Project First is an organization that aids parents of special needs children to help find education resources and programs. Establishing this strong community support and clear interventions help reduce family stress and allow parents take on more roles, such as moving into the workforce.
Public Prekindergarten
For Qualifying families Public Prekindergarten can help children between the ages of 3 and 4 access school early. Creating early education and child care options for parents can help reduce family stress, provide early education and intervention opportunities for children, and help parents address other needed roles.