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Other Resources
Community Works Project (CWP) connects diverse families on TANF to a wide range of community resources, including for housing, childcare, background barrier removal services, and many other needs. CWP will refer TANF families to appropriate services.
The following resources can also be accessed by TANF families directly – please note that CWP does not endorse any particular tool or service listed below.
We will continue to update this page, so please check back regularly.
Need access to a service not listed here? Ask the CWP worker assigned to help you!
GED Resources
Language Arts/Writing: www.gedwriting.com
Science: www.gedscience.com
Reading: www.gedreading.com
Math: www.gedmath.com
Classes designed for immigrants and refugees in Social Studies, Math, Language Arts and Science: https://classroom.usahello.org/programs/ged
English Language Learning Resources
Multnomah County Library Free English learning classes:
https://multcolib.org/events/english-class
Free Adult ESL Classes at Franklin High School:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dUjPx-GG27PGPcYyPZdtFczz02YF1xKNU8i1eiEedq0/edit
Hear the Alphabet Read Out Loud & Speaking Challenge:
http://www.languageguide.org/english/alphabet/
Hear Numbers Read Out Loud and Speaking Challenge:
http://www.languageguide.org/english/numbers/
Literacy Center Education Network – Play and Learn:
http://literacycenter.net/play_learn/english-language-games.php#
Explore the world of English vocabulary in a sound integrated guide:
http://www.languageguide.org/english/vocabulary/
Audio Concentration Games:
http://www.manythings.org/ac/
Multi-Cultural Educational Services:
http://www.mcedservices.com/
Prepositions in English:
http://www.mcedservices.com/Prepex/QUIZEX.HTM
Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/6601420/basic-introduction-questions-and-answers-flash-cards/
Lessons on website translated into many languages:
https://classroom.usahello.org/
Pre-Beginning ESL:
http://www.mnliteracy.org/tools/curriculum-lesson-plans/pre-beginning-esl
Activities for ESL Students:
http://a4esl.org/
Let's Learn English (Videos to Improve Spoken English)
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/z/4729
Connect to Resources
211
www.211.org
2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps people in the Portland area and across the U.S. and in many parts of Canada find the local resources they need.
Exploring and Preparing for Careers
iMatch Skills
https://imatchskills.org/
Where Employers & Job Seekers Connect (Worksource Oregon and Oregon Employment Department)
O*NET OnLine
www.onetonline.org
Your tool for career exploration and job analysis!
GCFLearnFree Free Online Learning
https://www.gcflearnfree.org/
The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free! Check out our Everyday Life, Basic Math, and Computer Training today!
WorkSource Portland Metro
https://www2.worksourceportlandmetro.org/AboutUs.aspx
Free assistance to all metro residents, including those not receiving TANF, to find a career.
Financial Education & Support
TriMet Low Income HOP Pass
Ask a CWP team member for help obtaining a HOP pass at a discounted rate! You may be able to ride TriMet for less. Riders with qualifying incomes are eligible for half-price fares.
Innovative Changes
www.innovativechanges.org
Innovative Changes provides financial education, small-dollar consumer loans, and access to credit building techniques and asset building opportunities.
Financial Beginnings
https://finbegor.org/video-series
CWP Partner Financial Beginnings offers self-paced videos to learn the fundamentals of banking, investing, credit & savings, budgeting and insurance. Watch the Financial Foundations video series.
New Eyes
Ask a CWP team member for help obtaining FREE eyeglasses (frames and lenses)! CWP can help adults and children obtain a free pair of prescription glasses, with a current prescription.
Health Education
Medline Plus
https://medlineplus.gov/
Trusted Health Information for You