Program areas at Gateway Community Action
Head start:gateway head start promotes school readiness of children ages three to five from low-income families by supporting the development of the whole child. 603 children were provided head start Services in the agency's five (5) county jurisdiction. 78% of children were identified as income eligible, homeless, or foster. 100% of teaching staff hold a degree in early childhood or a related field. 100% of family advocate staff hold a degree in human Services, social Services, or certification in family development. 18% of enrolled children obtained an ongoing source of continuous, accessible health care. 16% of enrolled children had a diagnosed disability and received special education and/or related Services.
Low - income home energy assistance program (liheap):gateway provided liheap payments for wood, kerosene, propane, natural gas, and electric to 7,770 homes. The Services provided included: -$36,750 in wood payments-$47,455.63 in kerosene payments-$285,411.42 in propane payments-$1,607,298.01 in electric payments-$38,399.26 in natural gas payments
Fatherhood
Early head start:gateway early head start promotes school readiness for children ages birth to three from low-income families, supporting the development of the whole child. 112 children were provided early head start Services in the agency's five (5) county jurisdiction. 99% of children were identified as income eligible, homeless, or foster. 100% of teaching staff hold a child development credential and/or enrolled in a credentialing program. 100% of family advocate staff hold a degree in human Services, social Services, or certificate in family development. 100% of enrolled children obtained an ongoing source of continuous, accessible health care. 25% of enrolled children had a dagnosed disability and received special education and/or related Services.
Community Services
Job training
Weatherization
Food program
Housing
Transportation