Begun in 1998, the TeamWorks program serves TANF-eligible women who are heads of single-parent households in transitioning from welfare to work.  Using best practice models from across the nation, TeamWorks offers participants an extensive variety of services based on assessed individual needs.  To that end, both State and Contract employees provide these direct services to a yearly matrix of 1000 women in Albuquerque (700) and Las Cruces (300).  The goal of TeamWorks is to support TANF-eligible women in overcoming barriers that have impacted their transition to self-sufficiency through successful employment.

The purpose of the program is to equip participants with researched, required skills necessary to compete effectively in the market place.  On the basis of assessed client needs, Case Managers refer participants to agencies and services to assist them in meeting those needs.  On-site, qualified TeamWorks instructors offer a program of personal and professional development skills as well as computer skills training deemed important in the work place.  Employment consultants guide career exploration, resume preparation and job search.  Clients are able to select professional clothing from out clothes closet.  In short, it is our commitment as a staff to reach out to each participant to offer her extensive support in her process of meeting her stated goals.