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What is the WAGEES Program?The Work and Gain Education & Employment Skills (WAGEES) program was created to provide funding by the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership (LCCL) to community-based organizations that support people returning from incarceration. Latino Coalition for Community Leadership
The Empowerment Program, a WAGEES grant recipient, is a Denver-based nonprofit that removes barriers to health, housing, education, and employment so individuals can live a healthier life. Our goal is to decrease rates of recidivism by providing case management, support services, basic skills, education, housing, and resource coordination. The WAGEES program is only for those who identify as female. |
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Eligibility for WAGEES:
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Comprehensive Care Management for Re-entry
You will work with a Care Manager to create individualized goal plan that addresses your specific re-entry needs. The Empowerment WAGEES Program also provides:
Supportive Services
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Incentive Milestones (earn money!):
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Mariposa House:Mariposa House is a transitional housing opportunity offered through The Empowerment WAGEES Program. This transitional housing is designed to be a stepping stone to self-sufficiency in your community. For more information, click HERE.
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