Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment (ASPIRE)

The ASPIRE program helps TANF and PaS participants move towards financial independence through job training, educational supports, work supports, job search, resume writing, interviewing skills, and family well-being workshops.

The Office for Family Independence refers participants to Fedcap Families to complete a program Orientation and a Welcome Meeting. Fedcap will discuss the individual's employment goals and complete assessments to determine their interests, skills, and the supports - including education or training needed to reach their goals.

The Fedcap team also works to create a customized Career Plan, which is also known as the Family Contract Amendment (FCA). The Career Plan will include short and long-term goals that can be checked off as they are completed. ASPIRE provides support services that are needed to meet an individual's employment goals and take the steps listed in their Career Plan. The supports may include childcare, gas money, car repairs, auto insurance, school bills and fees, books, and supplies, and other needs to help achieve your goals. More in depth information about ASPIRE Support Services and a brief explanation of support can be reviewed here.