Maximizing Participation Project (MPP): A Model for Engaging Medically Exempt TANF Recipients in Health and Employment
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Gwen’s StoryGwen H. struggled with drug addiction for 25 years and it was not until the morning she was evicted from her house and was standing on the corner with a trash bag filled with her belongings with no place to go that she realized that she needed some help.
Gwen enrolled in the Maximizing Participation Project (MPP), which helped her navigate the complicated drug treatment system and enroll in Horizon House Drug and Alcohol Program. She received transitional housing and successfully completed her 2-year drug and alcohol program.
As the pieces of Gwen’s life slowly began to fall back into place and she got back on her feet, she sought help finding employment. At first it was difficult; she began with very low self-esteem and there were a few times she considered quitting. She later said that sticking with it was one of the best decisions she ever made. Through hard work and perseverance on her part, and the help of supportive services, she prepared for the job search and landed full-time employment. Gwen found a job working for the Salvation Army After-School Program as a Teacher’s Aid and remains employed and drug-free to this day.
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