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Life-Work Planning Center is one of the 6 components within the Displaced
Homemaker Program of the State of Minnesota and was originally designed to
meet the personal, financial and employment needs of displaced homemakers.
As a rural-based regional effort, Life-Work Planning Center provides assistance
and support to individuals who need or want to enter or re-enter the
job market. Life-Work Planning Center offers several different workshop
series, one-to-one peer counseling, advocacy, resources/referrals,
and many other services to Displaced Homemakers and Women in Transition.
State-eligible Displaced Homemakers are those individuals who have
provided unpaid household services for two or more years, and were
dependent on someone else's income which is now gone due to death or
disability of a partner or other family member, or separation, or divorce.
Clients develop their own action plans with the assistance of a professional
peer counselor; and participate in a combination of workshops and one-to-one
peer counseling sessions.
Although most displaced
homemakers are female, male displaced homemakers are
also served, providing they meet the state-displaced
homemaker criteria. In the recent history of
the program, about two percent of all displaced
homemakers served have been male.
Life-Work Planning Center provides a comprehensive
program to help these individuals identify and overcome
any barriers they may have to becoming emotionally
and economically self-sufficient. The services
provided are as follows:
- Needs assessments
- Individualized action plans
- Personal and career counseling
- Workshops/ Support Groups
- Information, advocacy and referrals
- Assistance with job search skills
In addition to our displaced homemaker programs, we offer a variety of special projects and work with diverse populations:
- Individualized Computer Tutoring is offered on basic computer knowledge/skills: Microsoft Office, Windows, introduction to the Internet and e-mail. Call for an appointment.
- A Client Computer is available in the Mankato office for clients to use in researching employment opportunities, preparing a resume or practicing computer skills.
- Guest Speakers are occasionally invited to share information of particular interest to our clients. Some examples of possible speakers are family law attorneys, women in business, former participants, etc.
- Networking Opportunities are provided frequently. These networking events are an opportunity to share what you know and what you have. They offer a unique opportunity to learn and practice networking skills with other current and former participants.
MFIP (Minnesota Family Investment Plan) Job Club Participants
Life-Work Planning Center collaborates with MVAC to provide services for MFIP Job Club participants. LWPC provides educational sessions to participants to assist them with the soft skills necessary to make a successful transition from public assistance to employment and to achieve economic self sufficiency for themselves and their families.
Waseca County Victim Services
Life-Work Planning Center collaborates with Waseca County Victim Services to provide support group sessions for crime victims in Waseca County. LWPC facilitates 8-12 sessions annually with the goal of empowering participants to re-build their lives.
Project Succeed is a gender and culturally specific program designed to offer support for young Latinas to stay in school to graduation and to avoid high risk social behaviors through prevention education and interventions that include their families and culture. Latina Young Women’s Group is for girls ages 12 – 21 living in Mankato, St. Peter, Madelia and St. James. Participants learn about personal growth, cultural pride and career decision making. Latina Middle School Group is for girls ages 10-12 living in Madelia and St. James. Participants learn about personal growth, cultural pride and career decision making.
- Over 50? Time to Create the Life You Love: Career Change? Family Grown? Is this all there
is? The importance of attitude and skills in reaching personal and employment goals will be
discussed. - Moving Your Dream Along: This workshop is devoted to making our dreams into a credible
goal. Open to all women but designed for those who have attended the 10-week Personal
Growth/Career Development Series. - Divorce Transition: Divorce is life-changing. Come set goals & find ways to move toward them
that work individually as we discuss the challenges that accompany divorce. - Job Search Skills: If you are, or want to start actively seeking work, this group will help you stay focused to meet your goals.
For Displaced Homemakers, the services are free. For Women in Transition (Non-Displaced Homemakers), a small fee will be assessed on a sliding fee scale.
How do I find out more information?
Please visit our Calendar of Events to find out when the next series of workshops will
begin.
OR
Please call:
Life-Work Planning Center
at (507) 345-1577 or toll free at (800) 369-5166
