Benton County Community Action Program, Inc.
LocationBenton County Community Action Program, Inc.105 S. Howard Street PO Box 445 Oxford, IN 47971 |
Mailing AddressATTENTION: Chris SheetzBenton County CAP 105 S. Howard Street PO Box 445 Oxford, IN 47971 |
Telephone Numbers and Contact informationPhone: (765) 385-0623 Service / IntakeFax: (765) 385-0634 Web Page: None Listed Email: bcap@capwi.org | |
Program Details
Operating Agency: Community Action Program, Inc. of Western Indiana (Private, Nonprofit )
Person In Charge: Customer Service Rep. : Chris Sheetz
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Eligibility: Each program has its own criteria. Call for further information.
Fees: None
Intake Process: Call to make an appointment.
Service Area: Benton, Fountain, Warren, Parke & Vermillion Counties
Handicap Accessibility: Limited Access,
Program/Service Notes
CAP has the mission of identifying peoples' needs in their service area through surveys, needs assessments and continual interaction with local citizens. Cap coordinates with local businesses, governments, and agencies to expand and prevent duplication of services. Cap's flexible structure promotes action to meet changing needs and results in ingenious answers to local problems. CAP focuses on serving the low-income populations in an eight county area of Western Indiana. It was created to provide self-help and self-sufficiency opportunities for the target group. Programs include: * Senior Centers - Offer companionship, recreation, social services, health education, nutrition and meals to the homebound. * Homemaker/CHOICE - Supportive services to help prevent premature institutionalization of elderly or disabled. Light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation and limited personal care. * Energy Assistance Program - One-time credit averaging $250 per household. * Food Pantries - Emergency three day supply for families in need. * Weatherization - Reduce cold air infiltration into homes and safe heating systems. * Housing & Development - Housing rentals, Section 8 housing for low-income people. * WIC Women, Infants, Children - Nutrition program for at-risk pregnant breast-feeding or postpartum women and infants and children to age five. Voucher system at stores. *Child care voucher program - Provides child care vouchers to income eligible parents who are working or enrolled in schooling. * Head Start - Child development program for low-income 4 - 5 year old preschoolers. Education, health, social services, family involvement, nutrition, and disability services. * Employment & Training - Broad range of services in employment and training for both participants and employers. Targets youth, adults, dislocated and older workers, dropouts, single parents, and displaced homemakers. Certificate and associate degree programs, etc. * Information & Referral - Other seasonal, short-term, and crisis intervention program information sources.