The Adult programs at Petaluma People Services Center is SonomaWORKS.

SonomaWORKS

SonomaWORKS is an employment assistance and training and job retention program developed to meet the needs of Sonoma County residents who receive TANF (Temporary Aid to Needy Families). Recipients of TANF are expected to become gainfully employed. Through funding provided by the Sonoma County Human Services Department, SonomaWORKS employment workshops and job search assistance program offers a variety of services tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. All of the services developed are geared to helping participants prepare themselves to compete for, obtain, and retain good-paying jobs and to become independent of public assistance.Participants must be referred directly by the County of Sonoma.

Petaluma People Services Center offers the SonomaWORKS employment services program as a partner in The Employment Group, a consortium including PPSC, Goodwill Industries of the Redwood Empire, The CENTER and West County Community Services. 

SonomaWORKS Provides

This innovative program provides:

• Job Search Skills workshops and individual assistance

• Work experience in public and non-profit sectors

• Support with image-building and self-esteem Interviewing skills and practice

• Resume writing and application completion skills

• Cold calling and networking skills

• Problem solving skills

• Team building skills

• Private voice mail access

• Life skills workshops

Learn to Earn

PPSC’s Learn to Earn Young Adult Services assists At-Risk Teens in taking their first steps to find a good entry level job and make some decisions about careers or job training. Special consideration is give to youth 16-21 who are not in school and not working.

Finding a good job or career is an important step toward becoming  independent.  Many of your goals, such as getting a car, getting your own place, traveling, or getting a job. can be overwhelming.

PPSC’s Learn to Earn Young Adult Services can assist you to take the first steps, find a good entry level job, and make some decisions about careers or job training.  We will help you make a simple plan that will get you closer to those dreams.

Calling and finding out more is easy! Call 707-765-8488 or email:

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Learn to Earn serves residents of Sonoma County with child therapy, parent education and family advocacy.  It encompasses shelter visits for homeless families and school site services in addition to counseling at our community site.