The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) partnered with the Texas Workforce Commission and Title IV-D court (involving a state child support enforcement agency) to administer the program with the goal of helping noncustodial parents become more responsible parents and preventing them from falling behind on child support payments. The program began with a workforce orientation, job readiness services, and job search activities. Noncustodial parents pursuing employment were also eligible for supportive services, including transportation assistance.

The program had three main goals: (1) to increase the employment and earnings of unemployed or underemployed noncustodial parents, (2) to increase child support payment, and (3) to support and improve parenting behavior.

Clients were assigned case managers who helped identify education and job development opportunities that were appropriate for them. Education opportunities included life-skills workshops, adult basic education, GED courses, or English-as-a-second-language courses. Job development opportunities included vocational skills training, work experience (including internships), on-the-job training, or unpaid work. The program also offered reimbursements for child care and transportation expenses.