Washington, DC Career MAP pilot guides homeless families into sustainable housing and jobs

Washington, DC Career MAP Pilot Homeless Families Housing

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The Career Mobility Action Plan (MAP) program will help up to 600 district families. Participants are paired with navigators for personalized career coaching and referrals to public services. The pilot uses federal ARPA funds for a $10,000 cash assistance grant per family as adults start their new careers. Cash grants, rent discounts, and income support assist participants as they lose benefits because of higher earnings.

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Mayor Bowser Launches $24.8 Million Career MAP Pilot, Cuts the Ribbon on the New Taylor Street Service Center | mayormb

The new Career MAP pilot will provide up to 600 families with housing and income assistance, career advancement and family supports.

Mayor Bowser to Launch $11.7 Million Career MAP Pilot and Cut Ribbon on New Taylor Street Service Center | mayormb

Washington, DC – On Monday, September 19, at 12 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will launch the new $11.7 million Career Mobility Action Plan (Career MAP) pilot, a new innovative program that will provide families who are transitioning from homelessness with housing and income assistance, career advancement, and family supports. The program will provide up to $10,000 in cash assistance to families, enabling parents to advance their careers without worrying about the “benefits cliff,” which is when an individual loses thei

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