Work First Model

The Work First Model is a social policy approach that emphasizes quickly connecting individuals and families to employment opportunities as a primary means of achieving economic stability. Instead of providing extensive long-term training or benefits, it focuses on immediate job placement, believing that steady employment is the best way to improve well-being. The idea is to encourage self-sufficiency by helping people gain work skills and find jobs promptly, reducing dependency on welfare programs. This model values rapid employment as a pathway to stability, while also supporting basic services like child care and job training to assist in maintaining employment.