Center for Working Families
and Case Management Services
Connecting to Hawthorne and Orientation
Learn more about how we can work with you to meet with our Coaches by calling Hawthorne and asking to speak to our program Navigator. This staff member will introduce you to our programs and the resources available to help them achieve their educational, financial and career goals.
Hawthorne also offers a monthly orientation the first and third Friday of each month at 12:30*. The orientation will provide an overview of our programs and next steps to get connected to programming.
November and December orientation dates may vary. Please call ahead to check the dates.
For more information on programming, please scroll down.
Employment Coaching
Our Employment Coaches are a resource for anyone who is between jobs, looking to reenter the workforce, or who wants to jump from their current job into a better paying position or career.
Services include
- Career Readiness Training
- Job Fairs
- Resume Development
- Interview Preparation
- Job Search and Application Support
- Connection to Adult Education including High School Equivalency and English as a New
Language courses in addition to secondary education - Support accessing trainings and credentials
Financial Coaching
Financial Coaches will work with you to establish financial goals for your household and implement a plan to meet those short-term and long-term goals.
Services include
- Budget development and monitoring
- Support access banking tools like savings and checking accounts
- Creating a strategy to spend down debt and increase credit scores
- Planning for large purchases like a home, car or starting your own business
Income Support Coaching
Income Support Coaches can help you apply for TANF or SNAP, find affordable housing, apply for health benefits, and they can help find food or clothing assistance located nearby.
Services include
- Assistance applying for public benefits like TANF, SNAP or Medicaid
- Finding affordable housing
- Applying for disability
- Applying for health benefits
- Connecting to other resources to maintain housing
Services
The Specialist supports clients address critical needs around their mixed status and general household stability.
Services Include
- Assisting with the preparation of forms*
- Connecting clients with resources such as attorney referrals, consulate referrals, and other community resources as needed
- Provide educational sessions and material for our clients
*Hawthorne is not a law firm, does not act as your attorney, and is not a substitute for advice from an attorney. Should you need legal representation, contact an attorney. In addition, Hawthorne may not have the expertise to complete all forms and documents but can assist in referrals.
Family Coaching
Family Coaches will work with your household to create and meet short and long-term goals for both you and your children. See below for more details.
- Supporting your children in getting high-quality childcare, early education and support in their elementary and high school career
- Working with adults to meet their employment goals
- Building a household’s economic assets and increasing financial stability
- Improving the physical and mental health of the family
- Strengthening your family’s social network