Community & Family Service Agency

Programs: West county multiple programs as described below for each program:

west county community services (wccs) youth education and employment services program is offered in cooperation with the federal workforce investment act and sonoma county human services department. Services for youth who participate in the yees program may include the following opportunities:individualized assistance with applications, resume and cover letter writing, reference lists, and job searchcareer and education assessmentswork readiness workshops on various topics including money management and job-related soft skillsopportunity to participate in ecological crew paid work experience or individual paid internshipscommunity and work-related learning experiences such as job shadows, local community clean-up projects, and volunteer opportunitiesassistance in applying to colleges or trade schools with applications, financial aid, scholarships and housingleadership opportunities in the communityreferrals to other resources as needed, including access to additional job-related experiences with other agencies

sonomaworks is a structured four-week employment and training program developed to meet the needs of sonoma county residents who receive tanf (temporary aid to needy families). Through funding provided by the sonoma county human services department, the sonomaworks program offers a variety of services tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. Focusing on an individuals strengths and highlighting their accomplishments, the services help participants prepare themselves to compete for, obtain, and retain good-paying jobs and to become independent of the welfare system.