Connecting Communities and Families
MISSION
Connecting Communities and Families (CCF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities, particularly those who are underserved. We focus on offering essential services such as digital literacy, workforce development, financial literacy, and case management to help individuals in our community reach their fullest potential.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- City of Atlanta
- Clayton County
- Cobb County
- DeKalb County
- Fulton County
- Fulton County - North Fulton
- Fulton County - South Fulton
- Gwinnett County
Eligibility Restrictions
Connecting Communities and Families (CCF) serves individuals and families who meet one or more of the following criteria:
Income Level: Low- to moderate-income (LMI) individuals, as determined by household income or eligibility for government benefits such as Free/Reduced-Price Lunch, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or SNAP (Food Stamps).
Justice-Involved Individuals: Adults and youth re-entering the community from incarceration.
Foster Care Alumni: Young adults aging out of foster care.
General Eligibility: Residents seeking digital literacy, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and wraparound services that support housing stability and self-sufficiency.
Participants do not need to meet all of these criteria — eligibility is based on meeting at least one category. There are no fees for participation, and individuals may self-refer or be referred by community partners, government agencies, or housing/service providers.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Access to job listings
- Employment screening
- Financial planning education
- Job referrals
- Job search coaching
- Job search tools and information
- Mentoring
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Pre-placement assessment
- Resume development
- Virtual services available
Post-employment Services
- Job performance coaching
- Post-placement follow-up
- Virtual services available
Supportive Services
- Adult literacy and basic education
- Case management
- Transportation assistance
- Varied supportive services
Soft Skills Training
- Basic financial education
- Communication (verbal and written)
- How to dress
- Interview skills
- Personal hygiene
- Planning / organizational skills
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training