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Employment and Training

Children, Family & Community Connections (CFCC), has a long-standing reputation for delivering quality employment and training programs.

We offer customized employment services for low-income Clackamas County residents. Our services increase skills, confidence, wage potential and create long-term employment opportunities. Long-term career path employment opportunities benefit both the program participant and local area businesses.

Employment Training Center

Located at 821 Main St. in downtown Oregon City, CFCC operates a job search and training center by appointment. The Center is located conveniently next door to the TriMet Transit Center with easy access to I-205 and Hwy 99. Services are also available virtually and community locations throughout Clackamas County.

Programs

STEP (SNAP Training & Employment Program)

Prioritizes services for individuals experiencing housing instability, formerly incarcerated persons, persons with substance use disorders and persons in long-term recovery. Services include individual career counseling, resume preparation, customized job placement and work skills training.

Eligibility: SNAP recipient, age 18+, eligible to work in the US, resident of Clackamas County.

For more information, contact Doug Vanzant at dvnzant@clackamas.us, 503-341-1494 or Nayeli Arredondo Huerta narredondohuerta@clackamas.us 971-336-0743 Se habla español.

CFCC's STEP Employment program is funded in part by the USDA through a contract with the Oregon Dept of Human Services, Self-Sufficiency Programs for recipients of food stamps (SNAP). Read the full non-discrimination and funding statements.

Veterans Employment

Our Veteran employment program provides intensive, one-on-one workforce services to Clackamas County veterans from all military eras. Services include co-case management with other veteran specific service providers including housing, social services, vocational rehabilitation. We coordinate wrap-around services with veteran specific organizations such as Tools for Troops, Fort Kennedy, local VFWs and more. Services are available for those veterans living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Eligibility: Prior military service, resident of Clackamas County.

For more information, contact Ken Bietschek at KenBie@clackamas.us, 503-502-3411.

Employment Investment Program

CFCC's Employment Investment Program (EIP) is designed for individuals who want to work and may not qualify for other programs. We provide individual, person-centered services to assist in accessing employment opportunities. The program includes pre- and post-employment related supports and employment related training. Referral partners include Housing Authority of Clackamas County, Clackamas Women's Services, Clackamas County Urgent Mental Health Center, Social Services, Community Court, Vocational Rehabilitation and more. Services can be provided virtually or in person as desired by the participant.

Eligibility: Age 18+, eligible to work in the US, resident of Clackamas County.

For more information, contact Kiva Anttila at kanttila@clackamas.us, 971-429-7636.

TANF JOBS (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families-Job Opportunities and Basic Skills)

CFCC provides services to JOBS eligible families with children receiving assistance from the Oregon Department of Human Services-Self Sufficiency Programs.

Eligibility: TANF recipient, age 18+, eligible to work in the US, resident of Clackamas County, referral from Oregon Dept. of Human Services (ODHS).

For more information, contact CFCC at workforce@clackamas.us, 503-655-8840 or your Family Coach at ODHS.

Second Chance Clackamas

CFCC's Second Chance Clackamas program provides employment and training services to adults in custody in the Clackamas County Jail and other court mandated residential programs. Services are provided for a year post-release and designed to reduce recidivism.

For more information, contact CFCC at workforce@clackamas.us, 503-655-8840.

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Jennifer Harvey
Program Manager
503-867-7500
jharvey@clackamas.us

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Veteran Service Office

The Clackamas County Veteran Service Office (VSO) helps veterans, service members, and their families understand and apply for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. We are not a VA facility, but we work closely with the VA to support veterans in our community.

Appointments only. Walk-ins are not available. All services are provided by appointment.

Due to recent changes at the VA, we are currently serving a higher number of clients. Appointment wait times are typically four to five weeks. Our staff appreciate your patience as we work to meet community needs.

Call: 503-650-5631
Email: veterans@clackamas.us

Aggressive or abusive behavior toward staff or others will not be tolerated.

What we do

Our trained Veteran Service Officers help with:

Filing VA disability compensation claims
Understanding changes to VA-covered health conditions
Identifying federal and state veteran benefits you may qualify for
Connecting you with partner organizations and community resources

VA eligibility rules change over time. Even if you were denied benefits in the past, you may qualify now.

Who We Serve

Anyone who has served in the U.S. military may be eligible for benefits. Eligibility varies by program, and our staff can help determine what you qualify for.

We place special focus on supporting:

Veterans transitioning to civilian life
Gulf War veterans with chronic or unexplained health conditions
Vietnam-era veterans, including Navy “Blue Water” veterans, whose service-related conditions may now be recognized

How To Get Service

To get started, make an appointment by calling 503-650-5631 or emailing veterans@clackamas.us.

Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m.)

You may be asked to bring documents such as:

Proof of military service (DD214)
Medical records or provider contact information
Marriage or dependent information
Financial records, depending on the benefit requested

If you’re missing documents, we can help you request them.

Additional Support

We can also assist or provide guidance with:

Burial and survivor benefits
Military records requests
Adding or removing dependents
Direct deposit updates
Other County, State, and Federal Veterans-related benefits and services

Veterans who live outside Oregon cannot be represented by our office, but we can help connect you with a Veteran Service Officer in your state.

Veterans Advisory Council

The Clackamas County Veterans Advisory Council advises the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners and the Department of Health, Housing and Human Services on all matters relating to issues and services affecting veterans, their families and dependents, ensuring their needs are recognized and addressed in a timely manner.

Frequently Asked Questions

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