Please Note: At this time the Work Proudly Program (WPP) has met its capacity. Please submit your patient's referral to be placed on our waitlist for our next period. Claire's Place will notify you and your patient once your referral is accepted. Dependent on grants awarded for the WPP, we anticipate accepting additional participants in 2023.

Thank you for your interest in our new Work Proudly Program!  As a social worker or hospital worker, your referral is the beginning step for your patient.  Once your referral is reviewed and accepted we will send an application link to your patient and begin the process of evaluating them to participate in the second year of WPP.

Beginning July 2020, serving individuals with CF or caregivers of children with CF. Work Proudly will help participants identify potential careers, cover the cost of certificate job training, and provide them with tools and equipment for remote work. This will allow participants to gain the skills to be competitive in the job market and acquire flexible, work-from-home employment.

Our Work Proudly Case Manager will contact all interested individuals to screen them to ensure they meet Work Proudly’s qualifications, which include:

· A confirmed diagnosis by a hospital professional of Cystic Fibrosis for themselves or their dependent.

· A history of inability to support themselves through other avenues and/or SSI/SSDI that is at risk of being cut back or is not enough to support themselves or their family.

Participants will be required to sign a commitment letter, stating that they will agree to:

· Complete all training we provide

· Ensure that all equipment is kept in good order and utilized for the intended purpose

· Answer all surveys promptly and submit a video testimonial at the completion of the program.

Please reach out to Melissa@clairesplacefoundation.org and Joyce@clairesplacefoundation.org with any questions.