Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County (CAPC)

Self sufficiency programs include quality licensed programs that address the nurturing and development of children. Head start focuses on physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of children ages 3 and 4, offering a choice of center or home-based experience, or a combination of both. The pre-k program focuses on education and literacy for the child and family. Finding quality care for children is made easier for parents through the child care resource and referral program that serves as a referral source linking them with licensed caregivers, as well as aiding in the development of new centers through technical assistance and training. Community Action Planning Council also provides various education and training programs, including workshops designed to help child care providers and parents increase their knowledge of child development and best practices. 2,375 clients served.

Nutrition programs provide services and benefits that counteract conditions of starvation and malnutrition. Community Action Planning Council utilizes nutrition outreach funds to locate people who could improve their food resource through participation in federal food programs, including the supplemental nutrition outreach program. Summer food service program provides children a nutritious lunch and snack when school meal programs are not available. Community Action Planning Council further combats malnutrition through the management of a child and adult care food program that uses usda approved menus and nutrition guidance.

The weatherization and empower programs assist families in maintaining adequate housing through retrofitting measures, including insulation, heating systems and other measures that will best conserve energy. 106 clients served.

Basic assistance services are provided to clients facing critical problems who are in need of an immediate response. Program benefits and services are provided through a holistic approach starting with an intake process and problem assessment, and the utilization of a variety of funding sources, including new york state department of state and the emergency food and shelter program grant. Services include, but are not limited to, rental assistance, utility disconnect assistance and food packages for low-income families. Referrals are also made to other interagency programs and programs within the Community to best assist the family. 4,167 clients served.