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A supportive space for people & families affected by Cystic Fibrosis
 
 
 

Work Proudly Program

CF caregivers and adult patients need flexible, mobile jobs that allow them to continue working while dealing with the intense regimen of CF care. To meet this need, Claire’s Place Foundation has created the Work Proudly program to help participants identify potential careers, cover the cost of certificate job training, and provide tools and equipment for remote work. This allows participants to gain the skills to be competitive in the job market and acquire flexible, work-from-home or work-from-hospital employment.

A gift of up to $2,000 can support 1 program participant.

 
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Learn. Work. Empower.

With the many recent medical advancements, life expectancy and lung function for those with cystic fibrosis continues to improve. These medical advancements have a significant, positive impact on the CF community, but also come with new challenges. As a result of their improved health, many CF patients lose SSDI income and need to find a way to support themselves financially. In 2018, only 39% of adults with CF had a college degree, and just 52% were employed. While many patients see improved health, they face a reality that they were not anticipating and are not prepared for: providing for themselves financially.

Our founder Claire experienced how difficult it was, as a young adult with CF, to find flexible employment that provided her with a realistic, sustainable income. As Claire’s Place continues her legacy, we are committed to empowering the CF community to live and work proudly.

 
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Testimonials
— Jennifer
— Jennifer

“If given the opportunity, I am confident in my abilities to learn and put to use the certificates that are provided by this program. I think the Work Proudly Program will benefit me not only educationally, and possible job opportunities, but also mentally such as a sense of self-worth. I think this program will help me feel a better and confident sense of self-worth and importance in today’s society.”

— Earline
— Earline

“This program will give me the chance to earn a living for my family I will not have to choose between paying a bill and eating. I will be able to support myself. This program will give me the sense of being a valuable person to society again I will be able to work from home even when my son is in the hospital, I can take the laptop with me and get my job done…”

— Victoria
— Victoria

“Claire’s place has changed my life in more ways than one. But work proudly was a game-changer. I now feel like I have some sort of control over my life and a bright future, despite my cystic fibrosis”

Want to make more impact like this? Start a fundraiser for our Work Proudly Program.

 
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Work Proudly Updates

Blog Posts
Meet Jen, A Work Proudly Program Success Story!
Meet Jen, A Work Proudly Program Success Story!
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Meet Keith: A Work Proudly Program Participant
Meet Keith: A Work Proudly Program Participant

It is not easy to keep a job or develop your career when you are constantly on the move from medical appointments and keeping up with treatments, but we are thrilled to see our program working for our extraordinary participants! Go, Keith!

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Thank you Human-I-T.org!
Thank you Human-I-T.org!

Thank you to Human I-T.org for partnering with us to bring much-needed technology to our Work Proudly Program Participants.

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Introducing our Work Proudly Program
Introducing our Work Proudly Program

Claire’s Place Foundation will pilot the Work Proudly program from July 2020 to June 2021, 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.

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Do you qualify for the Work Proudly Program?

Our program is currently at full capacity, and we aren’t able to accept new referrals at this time. We understand the demand and deeply appreciate your interest, as each client’s success and individual attention are our top priorities.

Please check back with us in December 2025 as we work to catch up and continue providing the dedicated support our clients deserve.

Hospital workers: please use the link below to submit a referral on behalf of a patient or caregiver. Upon receipt, a link to the application will be sent to the client and you will be copied.

*If you are an organization or an individual that would like to assist us in addressing this need and supporting this program, please send an email to melissa@clairesplacefoundation.org

Criteria:

Participants are identified through a Social Worker Referral, the link is below. The Work Proudly Program Case Manager will contact all referred individuals  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.


How to Apply:

A hospital professional worker must submit a referral on your behalf to be considered for the Work Proudly Program. This includes Social Workers, Doctors and Nurses.

Claire’s Place Foundation does not discriminate against or deny aid because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender orientation or political affiliation.

 
 

Our Work Proudly Partners

 We have some amazing businesses and organizations that help make this program happen. We can’t thank them enough for empowering our programs participants to “work proudly.”

 

Program PARTNERS

 
 
 

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