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Welfare Transition Program

The Welfare Transition Program (WTP) focuses on personal responsibility and helps transition people back to work. We also offer opportunities for temporary cash assistance to recipients for self-sufficiency.

To be eligible for the program and benefits, you must first apply with the Florida Department of Children and Families.


Families that receive cash assistance are required to meet the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Temporary Cash Assistance eligibility criteria, register for work and participate in work activities. Services provided through the Program are based on the availability of resources and the individual’s progress towards completion of the steps in achieving the agreed-upon goals. The WT program has both opportunities and obligations that will be explained in the introductory orientation.

Requirements:

  • Complete a work activity such as Community Service, Vocational Training, and/or Employment
  • Participate in and document all assigned activities for 35 hours a week or more
  • Attend all scheduled appointments
  • Respond to phone calls or letters from CareerSource Suncoast or any other agency you are referred to
  • Accept any reasonable offer of suitable employment
Complete the WT online orientation & assessment
Complete the online orientation and assessment in the DEO On-Stop Service Tracking System (OSST). Please ensure that you fully complete and review each screen in order to meet all requirements of the online orientation and assessment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet, please come to any of our CareerSource Suncoast career centers to use one of our computers and trained staff that are qualified to assist you.

Begin Orientation & Assessment

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Visit your assigned CareerSource Suncoast location

Employment

If you are currently working, please complete a DCF Employment Verification Form, available in one of our career centers or online at the DCF website. Then fax or deliver the completed form to a CareerSource Suncoast location.

Additional Resources

Suncoast Adult Basic Education – GED Sites

MTC GED Preparation Program

STC GED Preparation Program

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