JFES provides employment services to time-limited recipients of (TFA). To receive TFA in Connecticut, families need to apply for eligibility at their local DSS office or on-line. Once DSS determines if a family is eligible for TFA, participants will be referred to the JFES program unless there are medical or other program exemptions determined by DSS.

After the JFES program referral, the next step for the participants involves a JFES program intake and orientation session at the closest American Job Center. Following the orientation, participants are assigned dedicated JFES case managers to assist with employment and support services.