WorkFirst Local Planning

Local Planning is a community forum for WorkFirst service providers to coordinate the development and delivery of activities to help WorkFirst families prepare for employment and go to work. Local Area Planning is apart of the original WorkFirst legislation, and continues to be a vital part of the programs success.

There are currently 32 Local Planning Areas (LPAs) across the state. They meet regularly to discuss local program performance, resolve issues and develop strategies to meet the needs of families. Many prepare annual charters and plans outlining program enhancements and process improvements they will implement throughout the year. To learn more about Local Planning Areas partnerships link here. To contact your local LPA link here.

LPA Performance Data

LPA Tools and Resources

LPA Monthly Conference Call Notes

Examples of some Job Readiness curriculums from the South Snohomish County and King County LPAs

The following are links to tools developed for the 2008 LPA Leadership Boot Camp:

LPA Innovations and Promising Practices

General LPA Information

LPA Archive

Comprehensive Evaluation (CE) Plans Archive

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