By Staff
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth Wednesday announced an additional $50,000 in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to the Michigan Works! agency serving Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties.
The grant will be used to provide employment-related services such as automobile purchases and transportation allowances for individuals participating in the Work First program.
The goal of Work First is to assist Michigan's low-income citizens in obtaining jobs, or higher-paying jobs, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for public assistance.
Funding for Work First is provided by the State of Michigan and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is administered by the Michigan Department of Labor &Economic Growth, Bureau of Workforce Programs.
The Department of Labor &Economic Growth (DLEG) is investing in Michigan's future by helping to create the jobs of today and tomorrow, ensuring that our children and adults have the skills these jobs demand, making Michigan a better place to do business, and training and placing those who need jobs now.