A welfare-to-wellness-to-work program
Carolyn Thompson Martin1, Judith L Keswick, Paula Leveck
1California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, California 95382, USA. cmartin2@csustan.edu
This study explored a welfare-to-wellness-to-work program. Participants experienced significant benefits, enhancing their personal, familial, and professional lives.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Social Work
Background:
- The welfare-to-wellness-to-work program was developed by a nurse in the western United States.
- This program aimed to support adults transitioning from welfare to improved wellness and employment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate and describe a novel welfare-to-wellness-to-work program.
- To identify key themes, benefits, and challenges associated with the program.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, exploratory study design.
- Involved 34 adult participants (aged 23-57) from 2001-2007.
- Data collected through demographic/health surveys and semistructured interviews, followed by content analysis.
Main Results:
- Identified key themes including program curriculum, participant-reported positive changes, obstacles, and employment success.
- Highlighted the use of affirmations as a motivational tool.
- Participants reported overwhelming benefits and enhanced functioning in multiple life domains.
Conclusions:
- The welfare-to-wellness-to-work program demonstrated significant positive outcomes for participants.
- The program effectively enhanced participants' overall functioning as individuals, family members, and parents.
- This study provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of nurse-developed wellness and employment programs.
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