Program Steps
Our services are organized by the CWP Steps under three categories: Wellness, Skills, and Employment.
CWP Registration
To get started with the CWP, simply complete this online registration form as the first step on your path toward building new career skills.
Career Development
CWP's Career Development resources open you up to new opportunities, possibilities, skills, knowledge, and career advancement.
Where Community Meets Opportunity.
CWP empowers diverse families on TANF to obtain and maintain meaningful work that sustains their families, through an individualized approach that includes coaching, skills building, employment barriers removal and employer connections.
We work in close collaboration with our funder, the Oregon Department of Human Services, and accept referrals through DHS Family Coaches.
We are located at the ODHS East County Self-Sufficiency Office and the ODHS Gresham Self-Sufficiency Office (maps). We provide services at all Multnomah County District 2 ODHS branches.
Empowering diverse families
Community Works Project (CWP) empowers diverse families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) by helping them achieve long-term, meaningful employment that supports and sustains their households. Through a holistic and personalized approach, CWP provides one-on-one career coaching, targeted skill-building opportunities, and direct connections to local employers.
These services are designed not only to support job placement but also to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and thrive in the workforce. Participation in CWP is exclusively available to TANF recipients who are referred by their Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Family Coach, ensuring that services are aligned with each family's broader support plan and personal goals.
CWP is a consortium of two organizations working together to provide job search, skills building, and wellness services to TANF families in Multnomah County.
