Welfare-to-Work Programs

Pinnacle’s Welfare-to-Work Programs target individuals who are eligible for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and have barriers to employment.

Pinnacle’s goal is to provide individuals with the training and support needed to ensure an avenue to attaining self-sufficiency. All programs offer job readiness training, job development/matching/placement & job retention services.

Pinnacle offers opportunities in three programs:

1. Wage Subsidy Program: for TANF eligible individuals in Oneida and Herkimer counties with incomes at or below 200% of the poverty guidelines and have a barrier to employment. This program is funded by the New York State Department of Labor.

2. Welfare to Work Opportunity Program (ERA2): for long-term TANF recipients with barriers to employment referred through the Oneida County Department of Social Services. A collaborative partnership with other local agencies and funded by the New York State Department of Labor.

3. TANF Worker Recruitment Program: for long-term TANF recipients with barriers to employment referred through Oneida County Department of Social Services. The goal is to train and place interested individuals in direct care support positions in the field of mental health. This program is funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health.

TANF Program June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003
200% of Poverty Income Standard

Family Size	Annual Income
1	$17,720
2	$23,880
3	$30,040
4	$36,200
5	$42,360
6	$48,520
7	$54,680
8	$60,840

For family units with more than eight members, add $6,160 to your annual income for each additional member.

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