Programs

Programs

Our clients are connected to the resources needed to fulfill self-sufficiency.  The end goal is always stable employment, but it often takes many steps to get there including Housing, GED/Education, Business Clothing, Transportation, Childcare, Mental Health Counseling, and Vocational Training.

Adult Programs

Supportive Housing Programs

Providing permanent supportive housing, case management, and job training for Disabled Heads of Household in the County and U.S. Veterans in St. Louis City.

Supportive Services for Veteran families

This program provides supportive services that promote housing stability for low-income U.S. Veterans and their families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing.

Managed Work Services

Social entrepreneurship that provides oversight to job candidates for 90 days during which employers can assess aptitude and make an informed hiring decision

New Americans

Mentoring and cultural adjustment for legal immigrants who need help with barriers they face in their new country: includes life and job skills training

Back to Health, Back to Work

Cognitive behavioral therapy program that addresses depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health disorders to help clients be able to retain their jobs.

East St. Louis TANF and SNAP

Serving families on public assistance with help getting benefits and job placement services.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program

Transitional reintegration program to help homeless U.S. Veterans get off the streets and into vocational training that will lead to employment and self-sufficiency

Pathways to Repsonsible Fatherhood

Low-income fathers are transitioned from noncustodial parents into active fathers through training programs which include healthy marriage/relationship, responsible parenting, economic stability education and legal services.

Youth Programs

Building Blocks St. Louis City

A life skills, training, and job placement program for youth ages 15-17 who are under the supervision of Juvenile Justice Courts

Employment Connection has helped more than 30,000 St. Louis residents.