Workfare Program
In 1847, able-bodied persons who received assistance were required to work in the community to give something back. Recipients chopped firewood and worked the farms and gardens for those unable to work or provide for themselves. This allowed citizens to accept help while maintaining their dignity.
That spirit still exists within the Wayne Township Trustee's Office. Clients who receive assistance and are not employed full time are required to participate in its Workfare Program. Of course, clients may be considered exempt in certain circumstances, such as health reasons.
The Workfare Program serves our community and, at the same time, gives our participating clients the feeling of accomplishment and well-being through serving others. Workfare clients are referred to area not-for-profit organizations to provide a variety of services, from general office assistance to manual labor. The Workfare staff try to match the clients' skills with the needs of the agencies. Clients are able to gain job experience and, at times, develop new skills.
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Clients are referred by their investigator.
Clients are assigned a designated number of hours to complete, based on the amount of assistance they receive. However, working these hours is not to be considered 'payback' for their assistance.
Clients may work 4, 6, or 8 hours per day.
Clients must adhere to the rules of both the Township and the participating agency, and are expected to be courteous and cooperative.
Clients who fail to complete their assigned hours may be denied for future assistance for the next 180 days.
If you are an Allen County not-for-profit agency and would like to know how you can participate, or if you have any questions, please contact:
Director of Workfare
(260) 449-7000
or send e-mail inquiries to jcastillo@waynetownship.org
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