Community Action Program, Inc. of Western Indiana
LocationCommunity Action Program, Inc. of Western IndianaWarren County Office 22 W. Second Street Williamsport, IN 47993 |
Mailing AddressATTENTION: Donna LyonCommunity Action Program Inc of Western IN Warren County Office 22 W Second Street Williamsport, IN 47993 |
Telephone Numbers and Contact informationPhone: (765) 762-2427 WIC ClinicsPhone: (765) 762-0420 Van Service Fax: (765) 762-2428 Web Page: None Listed Email: macvan1@comcast.net | |
Program Details
Operating Agency: Community Action Program, Inc. of Western Indiana (Private, Nonprofit )
Person In Charge: In Home Services Coordinator : Donna Lyon
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Eligibility: Income eligibility criteria applies
Fees:
Intake Process: Call for further information
Service Area: Warren County & Fountain Counties, IN
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: * MAC Transportation (For elderly and disabled) * Senior Centers (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) * Weatherization (Reduce cold air infiltration into homes and safe heating systems) * Housing & Development (Apt. 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) *Childcare Voucher Program: (Provide seamless services that are accessible and affordable for children to13 years old. Subsidized child care, voucher system) * 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)