WorkFirst
Information for Partner Agencies
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for WorkFirst Education and Training, an applicant must:
- Currently be receiving TANF assistance from DSHS, and be referred by case manager or social worker.
- Be an income-eligible working* parent of a child/children under 24 years of age (see Income Guidelines below)
*The work requirement may not apply to some training types.
Income Guidelines for 2007/2008:
Size of Family Unit |
Annual (gross) Income Cut-Off Amounts |
Monthly (gross) Income Cut-Off Amounts |
1 |
$17,868 |
$1,489 |
2 |
$23,958 |
$1,996 |
3 |
$30,048 |
$2,504 |
4 |
$36,138 |
$3,011 |
5 |
$42,228 |
$3,519 |
6 |
$48,318 |
$4,026 |
7 |
$54,408 |
$4,534 |
8 |
$60,498 |
$5,041 |
9 |
$66,588 |
$5,549 |
10 |
$72,678 |
$6,056 |
11 |
$78,768 |
$6,564 |
12 |
$84,858 |
$7,071 |
SOURCE: Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 15, January 24, 2006, pp. 3848-3849
How do I refer a Participant to Edmonds CC WorkFirst for Training and Education?
Referrals can be made through e-JAS. Please enter the appropriate referral codes in e-JAS.
Important: Our Contractor Code for e-JAS is 3AJ
All participants are encouraged to attend one of our Orientations. These are held every Thursday morning at 9:00 am sharp in the Malty Building, 7020 196th St. in Lynnwood. Applicants may make a reservation for one of our Orientations by calling the WorkFirst Office:
(425) 640-1686
If a participant is unable to attend an Orientation session on Thursday morning, they may call the WorkFirst Office for an individual appointment.
Here are some maps you can print out for your Participant:
