PDFWAC 388-310-0100
WorkFirst—Purpose.
(1) What is the WorkFirst program?
The WorkFirst program offers services and activities to help people in low-income families find jobs, keep their jobs, find better jobs, and become self-sufficient. The program links families to a variety of state, federal, and community resources to meet this goal. When you enter the WorkFirst program, you will be asked to work, look for work, and/or prepare for work.
(2) Who does the WorkFirst program serve?
The WorkFirst program serves two groups:
(a) Parents and children age 16 or older who receive cash assistance under the temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) or state family assistance (SFA) programs; and
(b) Low-income parents who support their family without applying for or relying on cash assistance.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.005, 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, 74.04.500, 74.04.510, 74.04.515, 74.08.090, and 74.08A.120. WSR 23-06-037, § 388-310-0100, filed 2/23/23, effective 3/26/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, and 74.08.090. WSR 10-22-061, § 388-310-0100, filed 10/29/10, effective 12/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090 and 74.04.050. WSR 99-08-051, § 388-310-0100, filed 4/1/99, effective 5/2/99; WSR 97-20-129, § 388-310-0100, filed 10/1/97, effective 11/1/97.]