SHIELDS for Families Benefits Overview

Provides strengths-based, culturally responsive support to families affected by child welfare investigations. Conducts intake and assessments, develops service plans, educates parents on their rights, offers emotional support and case management, connects families with community resources, monitors progress, maintains documentation, and collaborates with referral partners and service teams.

Provides vocational support to CalWORKs participants through assessments, job-search assistance, resume development, mock interviews, workshops, referrals, and individualized employment services. Maintains a participant caseload, documents services, monitors progress, develops employer and community relationships, represents the agency at job fairs, and coordinates with DPSS and program staff while following supported employment and mental health documentation standards.